Origin
Haverstraw, NY
Morning in Haverstraw on Saturday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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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
5h 58m
Distance
367.8 mi
592 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 45m
★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haverstraw, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Haverstraw, NY to Amherst, NY covers 367.8 miles and takes about 5h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broad Street, Clove Avenue, New Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.54 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
183.9 miles from Haverstraw, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
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 5h 58m. Total distance: 367.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 58m drive with frequent turns across 367.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broad 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 58m 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 Haverstraw, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broad Street | — | — |
| Clove Avenue | — | — |
| New Main Street | — | — |
| Conger Avenue | — | — |
| Central Drive | — | — |
| Gate Hill Road | — | — |
| Cedar Flats Road | — | — |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverstraw, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
62 ft
·
5 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Clove Avenue
292 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clove Avenue
4
Turn right onto New Main Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
New Main Street
5
Turn right onto Conger Avenue
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Conger Avenue
6
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
7
Turn left onto Central Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Drive
8
Continue on Gate Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gate Hill Road
9
Turn right onto Cedar Flats Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Flats Road
10
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
12
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
14
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
15
Continue straight
34 mi
·
40 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
18
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
19
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
20
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
21
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
23
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
24
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
25
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
26
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
27
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
28
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
29
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Fulton Street
30
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
31
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
32
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
33
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
34
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
35
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
36
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
37
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
38
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
39
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
40
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
41
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
42
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
43
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
44
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
45
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 183.9 miles from Haverstraw, NY, or about 2h 59m 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 81 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.9 miles or 2h 59m 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 59m
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 Haverstraw, 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 Haverstraw, NY
This is one driving day of about 367.8 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Haverstraw, 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 183.9 mi from Haverstraw, NY · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.9 miles from Haverstraw, 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
$60.54 one way
$121.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $65.47 | $130.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.29 | $142.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.21 | $162.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.3 | 1 | $38.62 | $17.65 |
| Efficient EV | 92 | 1 | $32.18 | $14.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147.1 | 1 | $51.49 | $23.54 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% 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
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
184 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
5h 58m 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 Haverstraw, NY to Amherst, NY covers 367.8 miles and takes about 5h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broad Street, Clove Avenue, New Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.9 miles from Haverstraw, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.54 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 58m 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 Haverstraw, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Haverstraw, 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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