Origin
Amherst, NY
Afternoon in Amherst on Monday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Pleasantville, NY
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NY to Pleasantville, NY covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 60, Stockton-Hartfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 68.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 68.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Erie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 51-61
Toward I 90 West: Erie
5
3.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 90 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 90 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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I 90 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59
Toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
NY 60 / Bennett Road
Turn left onto NY 60 / Bennett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Amherst, NY to Pleasantville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fredonia along the way.
Fredonia
50.4 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 46.7 mi | 56m |
| State Highway 60 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Stockton-Hartfield Road | 3.8 mi | 9m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Cassadaga-Stockton Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Meadows Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Maple Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bennett Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 46.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Pleasantville, NY.
1
Start on NY 263
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Millersport Highway
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 290 E
3
Merge onto I 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 51-61
Toward I 90 West: Erie
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 90
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
39 mi
·
45 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 59
Toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia
8
Turn left onto NY 60
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bennett Road
Use the left lane.
9
Enter roundabout
115 ft
·
2 sec
10
Continue
436 ft
·
6 sec
11
Merge onto NY 60
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 60
12
Continue on NY 60
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto CR 58
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Avenue
14
Continue on CR 58
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cassadaga-Stockton Road
15
Continue on East Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Railroad Avenue
16
Continue on Stockton-Hartfield Road
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Stockton-Hartfield Road
17
Turn left onto Meadows Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Meadows Road
18
Turn left onto Centralia-Hartfield Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Centralia-Hartfield Road
19
Arrive at destination
Centralia-Hartfield Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.5 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasantville, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Amherst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amherst, NY
This is one driving day of about 68.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amherst, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 46.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Amherst, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 68.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pleasantville, NY
The final approach into Pleasantville, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pleasantville, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.22 one way
$22.43 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.88 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.31 | $30.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.33
New York State Thruway
(46.7 mi)
$2.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pleasantville, NY
Afternoon in Pleasantville on Monday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, NY to Pleasantville, NY covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 60, Stockton-Hartfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Amherst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 68.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Amherst, NY to Pleasantville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fredonia along the way.
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