Origin
Amherst, NY
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to De Witt, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
148.9 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NY
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De Witt, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NY to De Witt, NY covers 148.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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, Thompson Road, Youngmann Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.8 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.51 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Amherst, NY
Full guide →Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.
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 2h 58m. Total distance: 148.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 148.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 140.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
915 ft
406 ft
Total Climb
555 ft
Total Descent
587 ft
Highest Point
915 ft
~31.9 mi in
Elevation Range
509 ft
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 148.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 144.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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 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.
6
144.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse
5
145 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
|
NY 635 / Thompson Road
Enter roundabout onto NY 635 / Thompson Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
148.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
|
Sycamore Terrace
Turn right onto Sycamore Terrace
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 140.8 mi | 2h 42m |
| Thompson Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Millersport Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fiordon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hampshire Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 140.8 mi, about 2h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and De Witt, 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
141 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 35
Toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse
7
Continue on this road
450 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
8
Enter roundabout onto NY 635
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Thompson Road
9
Continue on NY 635
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Thompson Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Sycamore Terrace
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sycamore Terrace
11
Turn left onto Fiordon Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Fiordon Road
12
Turn left onto Hampshire Drive
245 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hampshire Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Hampshire Drive
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.8 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Witt, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Amherst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 148.9 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 140.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.5 mi from Amherst, NY · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.8 miles.
Arriving in De Witt, NY
The final approach into De Witt, 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 De Witt, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.51 one way
$49.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.04
New York State Thruway
(140.8 mi)
$7.04
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
$25
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
De Witt, NY
Morning in De Witt on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Thompson, NY
74 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
12 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
2h 58m 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 De Witt, NY covers 148.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Thompson Road, Youngmann Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 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 $24.51 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 144.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Amherst, NY to De Witt, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 406 ft to 915 ft elevation with about 555 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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