Origin
Cornwall, NY
Evening in Cornwall on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornwall, NY to Amherst, NY
Drive Time
5h 41m
Distance
358 mi
576 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornwall, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Cornwall, NY to Amherst, NY covers 358 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hudson Street, Academy Avenue, Route 9W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.28 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
179 miles from Cornwall, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 41m drive with frequent turns across 358 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hudson 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cornwall, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Academy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 9W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quassaick Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Robinson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 86 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hudson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Hudson Street
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hudson Street
2
Continue on Hudson Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hudson Street
3
Turn slight right onto Academy Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Avenue
4
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
5
Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
United States Route 9W
6
Continue on Quassaick Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Quassaick Avenue
7
Continue on South Robinson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Robinson Avenue
8
Turn left onto Broadway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
9
Continue straight
7.9 mi
·
11 min
10
Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 17K
11
Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
12
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
15
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
16
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
17
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
18
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
21
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
22
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
23
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
24
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
25
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
26
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Fulton Street
27
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
28
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
29
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
30
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
31
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
32
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
33
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
34
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
36
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
37
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
38
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
39
Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
40
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
41
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
42
Arrive at your destination
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 179 miles from Cornwall, NY, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Cornwall, 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 Cornwall, NY
This is one driving day of about 358 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cornwall, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179 mi from Cornwall, NY · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 179 miles from Cornwall, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Amherst, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.28 one way
$116.56 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $63.16 | $126.31 |
| premium | $4.88 | $68.82 | $137.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.54 | $159.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.4 | 1 | $37.59 | $17.18 |
| Efficient EV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.33 | $14.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.2 | 1 | $50.12 | $22.91 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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
Evening in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
5 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
5h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cornwall, NY to Amherst, NY covers 358 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hudson Street, Academy Avenue, Route 9W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179 miles from Cornwall, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.28 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cornwall, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cornwall, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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