Origin
Brighton, NY
Night in Brighton on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Halstead Street, North Winton Road, I 590 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Amherst, NY
Full guide →Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 70.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Halstead Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Halstead Street | — | — |
| North Winton Road | — | — |
| I 590 South | — | — |
| Outer Loop | — | — |
| I 390 South | — | — |
| Genesee Expressway | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Halstead Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on the route
177 ft
·
19 sec
·
the route
2
Turn sharp right onto Halstead Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Halstead Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Winton Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Winton Road
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 590 South, I 390
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 590 South, I 390
5
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Outer Loop
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 390 South, I 90: Corning
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 390 South, I 90: Corning
7
Merge slight right onto Genesee Expressway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Genesee Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: New York State Thruway
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 90: New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90: New York Thruway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90: New York Thruway
10
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
14
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
16
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
17
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Brighton, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Brighton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.64 one way
$23.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.70 | $27.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Amherst, NY
Night in Amherst on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Byron, NY
35 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 27m 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 Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY covers 70.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Halstead Street, North Winton Road, I 590 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.4 miles from Brighton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brighton, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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