Origin
Greece, NY
Afternoon in Greece on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greece, NY to Amherst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greece, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greece, NY to Amherst, NY covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Western Expressway, Outer Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.3 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Greece, NY to Amherst, NY covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.3 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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20B-A
Toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo
9
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 490 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 490 West: Buffalo
7
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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 Greece, NY to Amherst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Buffalo along the way.
Buffalo
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 41.3 mi | 48m |
| Western Expressway | 19 mi | 22m |
| Outer Loop | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Ridge Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Millersport Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 41.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on this road
258 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left
104 ft
·
14 sec
3
At end of road, turn left
377 ft
·
28 sec
4
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Ridge Road
5
Continue on NY 104
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NY 390 South
7
Merge onto NY 390
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outer Loop
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 20B-A
Toward I 490: Rochester, Buffalo
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 490 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 490
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
12
Merge onto I 90
41 mi
·
48 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 290
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
15
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.
16
Turn left onto NY 324
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto NY 263
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
NY 263
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Greece, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Greece, 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
$11.31 one way
$22.62 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.06
New York State Thruway
(41.3 mi)
$2.06
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Amherst on Friday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 25m 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 Greece, NY to Amherst, NY covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Western Expressway, Outer Loop. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 miles from Greece, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greece, NY to Amherst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Buffalo along the way.
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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