Origin
Blooming Grove, NY
Late night in Blooming Grove on Thursday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blooming Grove, NY to Amherst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 56m
Distance
327.5 mi
527 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
★
6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blooming Grove, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blooming Grove, NY to Amherst, NY covers 327.5 miles and takes about 6h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 6, New York State Thruway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.8 miles on US 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.91 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.7 miles from Blooming Grove, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Blooming Grove, NY to Amherst, NY covers 327.5 miles and takes about 6h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 125.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 327.5 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 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West, NY 17 West: Goshen
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 6 West, NY 17 West: Goshen
7
223.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
224 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m 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
324.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 51m 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
326.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 54m 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.
On the drive from Blooming Grove, NY to Amherst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
132.4 mi in
|
~2h 48m
|
via I 81
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 125.8 mi | 2h 36m |
| New York State Thruway | 99.6 mi | 1h 55m |
| I 81 | 39.3 mi | 46m |
| 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 |
| Route 94 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 125.8 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Tuthill Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Tuthill Road
2
Turn right onto NY 94
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 94
3
Continue on NY 94
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on NY 94
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 94
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Academy Avenue
6
Continue on NY 94
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 94
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 6 West, NY 17 West: Goshen
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 6; NY 17
126 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
US 6; NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
12
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
14
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
17
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
18
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
19
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
20
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
21
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
22
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Fulton Street
23
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
24
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
26
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
27
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 318
Use the right lane.
28
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 414
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 90
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 290
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
35
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.
36
Turn left onto NY 324
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
37
Turn left onto NY 263
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
38
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.7 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.8 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 72 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.7 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 47m
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 Blooming Grove, 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.
+
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 Blooming Grove, NY
This is one driving day of about 327.5 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Blooming Grove, 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 US 6 for about 125.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.7 mi from Blooming Grove, NY · 3h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.7 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.8 miles.
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.
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
$53.91 one way
$107.82 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $58.29 | $116.58 |
| premium | $4.92 | $63.48 | $126.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.31 | $144.62 |
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
$54
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.39 | $15.72 |
| Efficient EV | 81.9 | 0 | $28.66 | $13.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131 | 1 | $45.85 | $20.96 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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
Late night in Amherst on Thursday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
164 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
15 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
6h 56m 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 Blooming Grove, NY to Amherst, NY covers 327.5 miles and takes about 6h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 6, New York State Thruway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.7 miles from Blooming Grove, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.91 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 1 meaningful break 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 24 significant decision points across 327.5 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 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Blooming Grove, NY to Amherst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
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