Drive Time
7h 16m
Distance
347.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Amherst, NY to Suffern, NY covers 347.4 miles and takes about 7h 16m 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 $54.83 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
173.7 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 16m drive with frequent turns across 347.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngmann Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Suffern, NY.
Start on Millersport Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Keep slight right
Continue on State Route 414
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
Continue on Clark Street Road
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Dill Street
Continue on Loop Road
Turn left onto Genesee Street
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
Turn right onto East Lake Street
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Route 41
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Highway 41
Turn right onto North West Street
Take the ramp left
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on New York
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Turn right onto Old Route 17
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
Continue on Orange Avenue
Continue on Orange Avenue
Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
Turn slight right onto Washington Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.7 miles or 3h 38m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffern, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 347.4 miles and 7h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.7 mi from Amherst, NY · 3h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 173.7 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Suffern, 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 Suffern, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$54.83 one way
$109.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $61.29 | $122.57 |
| premium | $4.86 | $66.48 | $132.97 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $64.20 | $128.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.2 | 1 | $36.48 | $16.68 |
| Efficient EV | 86.9 | 0 | $30.40 | $13.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139 | 1 | $48.64 | $22.23 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Suffern on Saturday
Local time
7:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
174 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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