Origin
Amherst, NY
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Spring Valley, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 33m
Distance
356.3 mi
573 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 24m
★
6 AM
7h 34m
8 AM
7h 54m
10 AM
7h 41m
12 PM
7h 39m
3 PM
7h 42m
5 PM
7h 53m
8 PM
7h 28m
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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Spring Valley, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NY to Spring Valley, NY covers 356.3 miles and takes about 7h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.65 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
178.2 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Amherst, NY
Full guide →Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.
Arriving in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland 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 7h 33m. Total distance: 356.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 33m drive with frequent turns across 356.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 E is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Spring Valley, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 E | — | — |
| Youngmann Expressway | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| NY 414 | — | — |
| State Route 414 | — | — |
| Auburn Road | — | — |
| Clark Street Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 290 E
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Spring Valley, NY.
1
Start on Millersport Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Millersport Highway
2
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 290 E
3
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
5
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
9
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
11
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
12
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
13
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
14
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
15
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
16
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
17
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
18
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
19
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
20
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
21
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
22
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
23
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
25
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
26
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6: Bear Mountain
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Long Mountain Circle
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
29
Exit the rotary
2.9 mi
·
3 min
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the rotary
4.2 mi
·
7 min
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Annsville Circle
33
Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Peekskill
34
Continue straight
12 mi
·
18 min
35
Arrive at your destination
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 178.2 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
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 78 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.2 miles or 3h 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 356.3 miles and 7h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.2 mi from Amherst, NY · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 178.2 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, NY
The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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
$58.65 one way
$117.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.42 | $126.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.06 | $138.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.67 | $157.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.9 | 1 | $37.41 | $17.10 |
| Efficient EV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.18 | $14.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.5 | 1 | $49.88 | $22.80 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
Spring Valley, NY
Morning in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
178 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
7h 33m 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 Spring Valley, NY covers 356.3 miles and takes about 7h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.2 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 $58.65 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Spring Valley, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amherst, NY to Spring Valley, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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