Origin
Amherst, NY
Late night in Amherst on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Vienna, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
175.1 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
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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Vienna, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NY to Vienna, NY covers 175.1 miles and takes about 3h 29m 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, North Peterboro Street, State Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.3 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.82 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
87.6 miles from Amherst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 175.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 158.3 miles.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 175.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 162 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.1 mi into trip
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~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
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~5m in
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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
162 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida
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 34
Toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida
5
162.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
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NY 13 / North Peterboro Street
Turn sharp right onto NY 13 / North Peterboro Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
167.9 mi into trip
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~3h 17m in
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NY 13 / North Peterboro Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 13 / North Peterboro Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Vienna, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Oneida along the way.
Oneida
162 mi in
|
~3h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 158.3 mi | 3h 2m |
| North Peterboro Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| State Route 13 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| State Route 49 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Millersport Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 13 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 158.3 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Vienna, 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
158 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34
Toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
350 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
8
Turn sharp right onto NY 13
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Peterboro Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NY 13
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Peterboro Street
10
Continue on NY 13
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Peterboro Street
11
Continue on NY 13
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 13
12
Continue on NY 13
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on NY 13
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 13
14
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 49
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 49
15
Turn left onto NY 13
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Highway 13
16
Turn left onto Eckel Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
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Eckel Road
17
Arrive at destination
Eckel Road
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 87.6 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 87.6 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vienna, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Amherst, NY
This is one driving day of about 175.1 miles and 3h 29m.
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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 158.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.6 mi from Amherst, NY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.6 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 158.3 miles.
Arriving in Vienna, NY
The final approach into Vienna, 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 Vienna, 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
$28.82 one way
$57.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $31.17 | $62.33 |
| premium | $4.92 | $33.94 | $67.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.91
New York State Thruway
(158.3 mi)
$7.91
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
$29
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.39 | $8.40 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70 | 0 | $24.51 | $11.21 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Vienna, NY
Late night in Vienna on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
3h 29m 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 Vienna, NY covers 175.1 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, North Peterboro Street, State Route 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.6 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 $28.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 175.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 162 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Amherst, NY to Vienna, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Oneida along the way.
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