Trip from Haverstraw, 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

7h 20m

Distance

347.3 mi

559 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 10m ★

6 AM

7h 20m

8 AM

7h 42m

10 AM

7h 28m

12 PM

7h 26m

3 PM

7h 29m

5 PM

7h 40m

8 PM

7h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Haverstraw, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Haverstraw, NY to Amherst, NY covers 347.3 miles and takes about 7h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Mountain Parkway, New York State Thruway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.17 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

173.7 miles from Haverstraw, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Mountain Parkway	107.6 mi	2h 15m
New York State Thruway	99.6 mi	1h 55m
I 81	39.3 mi	46m
NY 17	33.7 mi	40m
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

Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverstraw, NY and Amherst, NY.

Start on Broadway

63 ft · 4 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto West Broad Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West Broad Street

Turn left onto Clove Avenue

291 ft · 13 sec · Clove Avenue

Turn right onto New Main Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · New Main Street

Turn right onto US 9W

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Conger Avenue

Continue on US 9W

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 9W

Turn left onto CR 106

1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Drive

Continue on CR 106

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gate Hill Road

Turn right onto CR 69

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cedar Flats Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

4.5 mi · 4 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414

Use the right lane.

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

100 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec

Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 290

1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway

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.

Turn left onto NY 324

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Drive

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto NY 263

469 ft · 13 sec · Millersport Highway

Use the left lane.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 173.7 miles from Haverstraw, NY, or about 3h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 76 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 173.7 miles or 3h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Haverstraw, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Haverstraw, NY

This is one driving day of about 347.3 miles and 7h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Haverstraw, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

174 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

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Garnerville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 248.1

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Stony Point, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 297.7

Le Roy, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 223.3

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 347.3

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 347.3

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

Visit website

Ward O'Hara Agricultural

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 223.3

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13152527644

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 347.3

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 347.3

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 223.3

Auburn, New York

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13152525541

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 347.3

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 346.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

10.6 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...

243.6 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

243.8 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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

344 mi into trip | ~7h 14m 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

346.2 mi into trip | ~7h 17m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.17 one way

$114.34 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$61.82	$123.63
premium	$4.92	$67.31	$134.63
diesel	$5.61	$76.68	$153.36

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

$57

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	104.2	1	$36.47	$16.67
Efficient EV	86.8	0	$30.39	$13.89
EV Truck/SUV	138.9	1	$48.62	$22.23

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Haverstraw, NY

Afternoon in Haverstraw on Saturday

Local time

1:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amherst, NY

Afternoon in Amherst on Saturday

Local time

1:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

174 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

1 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

7h 20m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 227.6

View on nps.gov

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 239.5

View on nps.gov

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

27 mi from route ~66 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

347.3 mi in 7h 20m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Long Mountain Parkway.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 10.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 347.3 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 243.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Haverstraw, NY to Amherst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.

Albany

152.3 mi in | ~3h 11m | via I 81

About the Cities

Arriving in Amherst, NY

Full guide →

Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.

Top landmarks

• Entranceway at Main Street at Roycroft Boulevard — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
• Entranceways at Main Street at Lamarck Drive and Smallwood Drive — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA

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 7h 20m. Total distance: 347.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.98 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Amherst, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Amherst, NY before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Haverstraw, NY to Amherst, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Electrify America Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

HondoGO Charging Station

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EVolve NY Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Mid-Lakes Navigation

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

Billy Wilson Park

Ward O'Hara Agricultural

The Buffalo Zoo

Delaware Park

Play Space ABC Cayuga

5 Wits Buffalo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Haverstraw, NY

Amherst, NY

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 20m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Amherst, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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