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Trip from Amherst, NY to Queensbury, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 11m

Distance

304.8 mi

491 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 59m ★
6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Amherst, NY

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Queensbury, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, NY to Queensbury, NY covers 304.8 miles and takes about 6h 11m 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, Adirondack Northway, Amsterdam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 246 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

152.4 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 304.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 11m drive with frequent turns across 304.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 246 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 304.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 249.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These 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 left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany
5
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | 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 lane.
7
249.8 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Take the exit toward NY 30: Amsterdam

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27 Toward NY 30: Amsterdam
4
251.6 mi into trip | ~4h 54m in | NY 67 / Church Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 67 / Church Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
297.9 mi into trip | ~5h 59m in

Take the exit toward NY 254: Glens Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 19 Toward NY 254: Glens Falls

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 246 mi 4h 44m
Adirondack Northway 22.4 mi 25m
Amsterdam Road 12.6 mi 17m
State Highway 67 4.5 mi 7m
Ridge Road 3.5 mi 5m
Malta Avenue 3.5 mi 6m
Youngmann Expressway 2.4 mi 3m
Quaker Road 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 246 mi, about 4h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Queensbury, 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 left at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 90

246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 27 Toward NY 30: Amsterdam Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on this road

367 ft · 12 sec · this road
8

Turn right onto NY 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 30
9

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 67

1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Street
10

Continue on NY 67

4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
11

Continue on NY 67

13 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
12

Continue on NY 67

0.6 mi · 1 min · West High Street
13

Turn left onto NY 50

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Milton Avenue
14

Turn right onto Malta Avenue

3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
15

Turn left onto US 9

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 9
16

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 North
17

Merge onto I 87

22 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Northway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 19 Toward NY 254: Glens Falls
19

Turn right onto NY 254

0.6 mi · 1 min · Aviation Road
20

Continue on NY 254; CR 47

1.9 mi · 3 min · Quaker Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto NY 9L

3.5 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
22

Turn right onto CR 39

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunnyside Road East
23

Arrive at destination

CR 39

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.4 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 246 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 67 miles or 1h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 152.4 miles or 2h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queensbury, 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 304.8 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Amherst, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 246 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.4 mi from Amherst, NY · 2h 57m into the drive

village in Oneida County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitesboro, NY

152 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

Newark, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitesboro, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.4 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 246 miles.

Arriving in Queensbury, NY

The final approach into Queensbury, 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 Queensbury, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Sara's Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 283.1

Saratoga Springs, New York

Hours: 12–3 pm

+15183164456

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.8

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 87.1

Clifton Springs, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 239.5

Fultonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 196

Frankfort, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 21.8

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 174.2

Verona, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 152.4

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13156873801

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

Visit website

All Things Oz Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 152.4

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13156877772

Visit website

The Fun Spot

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 304.8

Queensbury, New York

Hours: Closed

+15187928989

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 105.1
View on nps.gov
Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 178.7
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 115.6
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 273.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.17 one way

$100.34 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $54.25 $108.50
premium $4.92 $59.08 $118.15
diesel $5.61 $67.30 $134.59

Estimated Tolls: $12.30

New York State Thruway (246 mi) $12.30

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

$50

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Buffalo Marriott Niagara

Amherst, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Cabela's Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Cheektowaga, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Aldi TUL 80 Elmwood

Buffalo, NY

RED_E

4 DCFC

Basil Ford

Cheektowaga, NY

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Walmart 2586 (Cheektowaga, NY)

Cheektowaga, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

AAA WESTCENTRAL DC FAST CHARGER

Amherst, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

RED_E: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 Tesla: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.4 1 $32.00 $14.63
Efficient EV 76.2 0 $26.67 $12.19
EV Truck/SUV 121.9 1 $42.67 $19.51

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Amherst, NY

Night in Amherst on Thursday

Local time

11:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Queensbury, NY

Night in Queensbury on Thursday

Local time

11:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Whitesboro, NY

152 mi in

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

4 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

6h 11m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Queensbury, NY covers 304.8 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Adirondack Northway, Amsterdam Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.4 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 $50.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 304.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 249.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Amherst, NY to Queensbury, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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