Trip from Amherst, NY to Malta, NY

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

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

275.3 mi

443 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 20m ★

6 AM

5h 33m

8 AM

6h 0m

10 AM

5h 42m

12 PM

5h 40m

3 PM

5h 44m

5 PM

5h 58m

8 PM

5h 25m

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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town in Saratoga County, New York, United States

Malta, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, NY to Malta, NY covers 275.3 miles and takes about 5h 33m 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, Amsterdam Road, State Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 246 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.32 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

137.6 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	246 mi	4h 44m
Amsterdam Road	12.6 mi	17m
State Highway 67	7.6 mi	12m
Youngmann Expressway	2.4 mi	3m
Church Street	1.5 mi	4m
NY 30	1 mi	1m
Ballston Avenue	0.8 mi	2m
Dunning Street	0.7 mi	1m

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 Malta, NY.

Start on NY 263

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Millersport Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 290 E

Merge onto I 290

2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

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.

Merge onto I 90

246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 27 Toward NY 30: Amsterdam Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

367 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn right onto NY 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 30

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 67

1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Street

Continue on NY 67

4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

Continue on NY 67

13 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

Continue on NY 67

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West High Street

Turn right onto Ballston Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Ballston Avenue

Continue on NY 67

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

115 ft · 1 sec · Dunning Street

Continue on NY 67

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dunning Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

121 ft · 2 sec · Dunning Street

Continue on NY 67

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Dunning Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

114 ft · 1 sec · Dunning Street

Continue on NY 67

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Dunning Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

121 ft · 2 sec · Dunning Street

Continue on NY 67

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Dunning Street

Enter roundabout

177 ft · 2 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 137.6 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 2h 40m 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 61 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.6 miles or 2h 40m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malta, 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 275.3 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.

village in Oneida County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Whitesboro, NY

138 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

Manchester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union, NY

Meal break

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

Lights on the Lake

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 137.6

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13154536712

Visit website

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 137.6

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13154536767

Visit website

Playday Indoor Play and Parties

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 137.6

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13152148520

Visit website

Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 157.3

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13156873801

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

All Things Oz Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 157.3

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13156877772

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

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 137.6

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 274.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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.

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

274.7 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in | NY 67 / Dunning Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 67 / Dunning Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

274.8 mi into trip | ~5h 32m in | NY 67 / Dunning Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 67 / Dunning Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.32 one way

$90.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$49.00	$98.00
premium	$4.92	$53.36	$106.72
diesel	$5.61	$60.78	$121.57

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

$45

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.6	1	$28.91	$13.21
Efficient EV	68.8	0	$24.09	$11.01
EV Truck/SUV	110.1	1	$38.54	$17.62

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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 18, 2026

Origin

Amherst, NY

Afternoon in Amherst on Saturday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malta, NY

Afternoon in Malta on Saturday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Whitesboro, NY

138 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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

5h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

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 104.4

View on nps.gov

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 180.3

View on nps.gov

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 275.3

View on nps.gov

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 113.9

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

275.3 mi in 5h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 246 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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 275.3 miles you will encounter 13 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.

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 Malta, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1802

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 5h 33m. Total distance: 275.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 246 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.30 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 Malta, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Saratoga National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Malta, 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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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

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Lights on the Lake

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

Playday Indoor Play and Parties

Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

All Things Oz Museum

Billy Wilson Park

5 Wits Syracuse

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Amherst, NY

Malta, NY

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 33m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Saratoga National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Amherst, NY

Arriving in Malta, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

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