Origin
Gates, NY
Afternoon in Gates on Monday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gates, NY to Amherst, NY
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
287.7 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
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6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Gates, NY to Amherst, NY covers 287.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.84 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
143.8 miles from Gates, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 287.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bryant Bridge Road 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 4h 48m 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 Gates, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henning Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adirondack Northway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bryant Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
2
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
3
Turn left onto Route 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
4
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Turn left onto Henning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Henning Road
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Union Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
10
Turn straight onto US 9
377 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 9
11
Continue on US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9
12
Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Malta Avenue
13
Turn left onto Milton Avenue
328 ft
·
13 sec
·
Milton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Front Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Front Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Charlton Street
16
Turn right onto West High Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West High Street
17
Continue on Amsterdam Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Amsterdam Road
18
Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
19
Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
20
Continue on State Highway 67
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 67
21
Continue on Market Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pearl Street
23
Continue on East Main Street
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on State Highway 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
25
Turn left
397 ft
·
12 sec
26
Continue straight
525 ft
·
14 sec
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
28
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
246 mi
·
4 hr 44 min
·
New York State Thruway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
30
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
31
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
32
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
33
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
34
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 143.8 miles from Gates, NY, or about 2h 24m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.8 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
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 Gates, 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 Gates, NY
This is one driving day of about 287.7 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gates, 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 143.8 mi from Gates, NY · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 143.8 miles from Gates, 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
$46.84 one way
$93.67 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $50.76 | $101.51 |
| premium | $4.88 | $55.31 | $110.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.92 | $127.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.21 | $13.81 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.17 | $11.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.28 | $18.41 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Afternoon in Amherst on Monday
Local time
2:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 48m 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 Gates, NY to Amherst, NY covers 287.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.8 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.84 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 4h 48m 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 Gates, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gates, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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