Origin
Arverne, NY
Morning in Arverne on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arverne, NY to Amherst, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
8h 27m
Distance
390.3 mi
628 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 20m
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6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 43m
10 AM
8h 33m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 34m
5 PM
8h 42m
8 PM
8h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arverne, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arverne, NY to Amherst, NY covers 390.3 miles and takes about 8h 27m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195.1 miles from Arverne, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 8h 27m drive with frequent turns across 390.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 64 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 99.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 45 significant decision points across 390.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 45 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
14 mi into trip
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~34m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
8
15 mi into trip
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~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Crosstown, 37th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Crosstown, 37th Street
8
23.7 mi into trip
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~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
8
389.1 mi into trip
|
~8h 25m in
Take the exit toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem R...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arverne, NY and Amherst, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Albany.
Del Water Gap
44.7 mi in
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~1h 18m
Mahwah
45 mi in
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~1h 19m
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via I 80W
Albany
195.2 mi in
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~4h 19m
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via I 81
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 99.6 mi | 1h 55m |
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| NJ 3 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arverne, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Beach 67th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Beach 67th Street
2
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Beach Channel Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on Rockaway Freeway
0.3 mi
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56 sec
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Rockaway Freeway
4
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Beach Channel Drive
5
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Belt Parkway
6
Turn straight onto Cross Bay Bridge
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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Cross Bay Bridge
7
Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
6.0 mi
·
15 min
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Cross Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
519 ft
·
10 sec
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Cross Bay Boulevard
9
Continue on Woodhaven Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
10 min
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Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 495
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 495
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Queens-Midtown Tunnel
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Crosstown, 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
17
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
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East 37th Street
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
19
Turn right
342 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto NY 495
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 495
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
Toward Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto NJ 3
10 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 46
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
27
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
29
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
32
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
33
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
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I 380
Use the straight lane.
34
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
38
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
39
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
40
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Albany Street
41
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
42
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
43
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
44
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
45
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
46
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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East Lake Street
47
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
·
13 min
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East Genesee Street
48
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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North Fulton Street
49
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
50
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
Use the left lane.
51
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
52
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
53
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
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NY 318
Use the right lane.
54
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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State Route 414
Use the right lane.
55
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
56
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
57
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
58
Merge onto I 90
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
59
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Continue on I 290
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
61
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Turn left onto NY 324
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
63
Turn left onto NY 263
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
64
Arrive at destination
NY 263
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.1 miles from Arverne, NY, or about 4h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.1 miles or 4h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 195.1 miles or 4h 19m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arverne, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arverne, NY
Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Amherst, NY
Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Arverne, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 195.1 mi from Arverne, NY · 4h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
195 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
195 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 195 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.1 miles from Arverne, 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 99.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 195 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Amherst, NY
The final approach into Amherst, 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 Amherst, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Amherst, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.25 one way
$128.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $69.47 | $138.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $75.65 | $151.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.17 | $172.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $27.98
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
New York State Thruway
(99.6 mi)
$4.98
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
$64
Tolls
$28
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.98 | $18.73 |
| Efficient EV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.15 | $15.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.1 | 1 | $54.64 | $24.98 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Amherst, NY
Morning in Amherst on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
195 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
3 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
8h 27m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arverne, NY to Amherst, NY covers 390.3 miles and takes about 8h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 195 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 195.1 miles from Arverne, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.25 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 45 significant decision points across 390.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arverne, NY and Amherst, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Albany.
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