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Trip from Amherst, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 41m

Distance

363.1 mi

584 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 31m ★
6 AM
7h 41m
8 AM
8h 0m
10 AM
7h 48m
12 PM
7h 46m
3 PM
7h 49m
5 PM
7h 59m
8 PM
7h 35m

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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Downtown Schuyler Falls, NY, NY

Schuyler Falls, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY covers 363.1 miles and takes about 7h 41m 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, State Highway 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 167.1 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.77 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

181.5 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 167.1 mi 3h 13m
Adirondack Northway 65.4 mi 1h 15m
State Highway 8 63.5 mi 1h 29m
State Highway 365 22.3 mi 31m
NY 365 11.6 mi 15m
Adirondack Trail 9.7 mi 14m
US 9 5.6 mi 9m
Pleasant Street 4.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 167.1 mi, about 3h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Schuyler Falls, 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

167 mi · 3 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 33 Toward NY 365: Verona, Rome Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto NY 365

12 mi · 15 min · NY 365
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
9

Continue on NY 825

485 ft · 16 sec · Wright Drive
10

Turn left onto King Pin Lane

0.3 mi · 35 sec · King Pin Lane
11

At end of road, turn left onto NY 365

0.4 mi · 43 sec · East Dominick Street
12

Continue on NY 365

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
13

Turn left onto NY 365

3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
14

Continue on NY 365

3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 365
15

Continue on NY 365

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
16

Continue on NY 365

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
17

Turn left onto NY 365

381 ft · 10 sec · Mappa Avenue
18

Continue on NY 365

15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
19

At end of road, turn left onto NY 8

35 mi · 48 min · State Highway 8
20

Turn right onto NY 8; NY 30

9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
21

Turn left onto NY 8

29 mi · 40 min · State Highway 8
22

Turn left onto US 9

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 9
23

Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Stone Bridge Road
24

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
25

Merge onto I 87

65 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Adirondack Northway
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Exit 35 Toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour
27

Turn left onto NY 442

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Swamp Road
28

Turn right onto NY 22

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
29

Turn left onto NY 22B

0.1 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 22B
30

Continue on NY 22B

4.2 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Street
31

Turn left onto Felton Road

82 ft · 2 sec · Felton Road
32

Arrive at destination

Felton Road

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.5 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.1 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 181.5 miles or 3h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schuyler Falls, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amherst, NY

This is one driving day of about 363.1 miles and 7h 41m.

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.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 167.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Oneida County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitesboro, NY

182 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

Thompson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitesboro, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.5 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 167.1 miles.

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.

Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $30 to $40 mile 285.3

Pottersville, New York

Hours: 3–8:30 pm

+15184945800

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 103.7

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 103.7

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 103.7

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25.9

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

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

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 25.9

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 103.7

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

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

Pinti Field

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 181.5

Rome, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13153366000

Visit website

Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 155.6

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13156873801

Visit website

All Things Oz Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 155.6

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13156877772

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

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 357.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
8
170.8 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Take the exit toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
5
184.1 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in | NY 365 / East Dominick Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 365 / East Dominick Street

Navigation decision point

6
357.1 mi into trip | ~7h 29m in

Take the exit toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 35 Toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.77 one way

$119.54 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $64.63 $129.26
premium $4.92 $70.38 $140.75
diesel $5.61 $80.17 $160.34

Estimated Tolls: $8.35

New York State Thruway (167.1 mi) $8.35

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

$60

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$93–$118

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 108.9 1 $38.13 $17.43
Efficient EV 90.8 1 $31.77 $14.52
EV Truck/SUV 145.2 1 $50.83 $23.24

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Amherst, NY

Afternoon in Amherst on Saturday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 1 to 6 mph 59% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Schuyler Falls, NY

Afternoon in Schuyler Falls on Saturday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Whitesboro, NY

182 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 41m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 175.3
View on nps.gov
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 100.2
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 ~24 min detour Free near mile 112.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

363.1 mi in 7h 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 167.1 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 363.1 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 170.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Amherst, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rome along the way.

Rome

170.8 mi in | ~3h 18m

About the Cities

Starting in Amherst, NY

Full guide →

Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.

Top landmarks

  • • Entranceway at Main Street at Roycroft Boulevard — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
  • • Entranceways at Main Street at Lamarck Drive and Smallwood Drive — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA

Arriving in Schuyler Falls, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 41m. Total distance: 363.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 167.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.35 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Schuyler Falls, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 170.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Schuyler Falls, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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