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Trip from Bedford, NY to Amherst, NY

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

Drive Time

7h 55m

Distance

365.1 mi

588 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
7h 46m ★
6 AM
7h 55m
8 AM
8h 13m
10 AM
8h 1m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 2m
5 PM
8h 12m
8 PM
7h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county town of Bedfordshire, England

Bedford, NY

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town in New York, United States

Amherst, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bedford, NY to Amherst, NY covers 365.1 miles and takes about 7h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Mountain Parkway, New York State Thruway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.10 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

182.5 miles from Bedford, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 14m
New York State Thruway 99.6 mi 1h 55m
I 81 39.3 mi 46m
NY 17 33.7 mi 40m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Chase Street 9.8 mi 11m
East Genesee Street 7.3 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NY and Amherst, NY.

1

Start on Court Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Court Road
2

Turn left onto Seminary Road

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Seminary Road
3

Turn left onto NY 121

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Highway 121
4

Turn right

266 ft · 10 sec
5

Turn straight onto NY 22

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Cantitoe Road
6

Continue on NY 22

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cantitoe Street
7

Continue on NY 22

2.0 mi · 3 min · Cantitoe Street
8

Continue on NY 22

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jay Street
9

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
10

Turn left onto NY 35

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cross River Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on NY 35

1.4 mi · 1 min · Woods Bridge Road
12

Continue on NY 35

3.5 mi · 6 min · Amawalk Road
13

Continue on US 202; NY 35; NY 118

1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
14

Turn right onto Ridge Street

71 ft · 9 sec · Ridge Street
15

Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Hallocks Mill Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NY 35

5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn right onto Bear Mountain Parkway

3.9 mi · 6 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto US 6; US 9; US 202

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the right lane.
19

Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road

128 ft · 1 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
20

Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Turn slight right onto US 6; US 202

319 ft · 7 sec · US 6; US 202
22

Enter roundabout onto US 6

295 ft · 4 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
23

Continue on US 6

2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
24

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 6
Exit 18 Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
25

Enter roundabout onto US 6

177 ft · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
26

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
28

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
29

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
30

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
31

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
32

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
33

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
34

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
35

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
36

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
37

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
38

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
39

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
40

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
41

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
42

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
43

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
44

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
45

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
46

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
47

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
48

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
49

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
50

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
51

Merge onto I 90

100 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
52

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53

Continue on I 290

1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway
54

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.
55

Turn left onto NY 324

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
56

Turn left onto NY 263

469 ft · 13 sec · Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
57

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.5 miles from Bedford, NY, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 182.5 miles or 4h 1m 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 44m

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 Bedford, 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 Bedford, NY

This is one driving day of about 365.1 miles and 7h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bedford, 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.
The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

183 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.

Popular next leg

Poughkeepsie, NY to Amherst, NY

353.4 mi · 6h 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.5 miles from Bedford, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 52.2

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 78.2

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 260.8

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 260.8

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 339

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 260.8

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 52.2

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.1

Tomkins Cove, New York

+18887800062

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 208.6

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 234.7

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 365.1

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 365.1

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 365.1

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 365.1

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 365.1

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 28.4 and 363.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
28.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive,...
7
261.4 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
261.5 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
361.7 mi into trip | ~7h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 290: Niagara Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
8
363.9 mi into trip | ~7h 52m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.10 one way

$120.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $64.98 $129.97
premium $4.92 $70.76 $141.53
diesel $5.61 $80.61 $161.22

Estimated Tolls: $4.98

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

$60

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.5 1 $38.34 $17.52
Efficient EV 91.3 1 $31.95 $14.60
EV Truck/SUV 146 1 $51.11 $23.37

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bedford, NY

Evening in Bedford on Saturday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amherst, NY

Evening in Amherst on Saturday

Local time

5:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

8 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

7h 55m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 264.4
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 239.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

365.1 mi in 7h 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 54% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 28.4 miles in near US 6.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 365.1 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 28.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 261.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bedford, NY and Amherst, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway and Albany.

New York State Thruway

28.4 mi in | ~50m | via US 6

Albany

170 mi in | ~3h 46m | via I 81

About the Cities

Starting in Bedford, NY

Full guide →

Bedford is a town in Westchester County, New York.

Top landmarks

  • • Bedford Modern School — school in Bedford, UK
  • • RAF Twinwood Farm — UK Royal Air Force airbase
  • • John Bunyan Museum and Library — biographical museum in England, United Kingdom

Arriving 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

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 55m. Total distance: 365.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.98 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 Amherst, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 28.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 261.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Amherst, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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