Origin
Irondequoit, NY
Afternoon in Irondequoit on Monday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
78.6 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irondequoit, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kings Highway, Titus Avenue, Portland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.3 miles from Irondequoit, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 78.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kings Highway 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Titus Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inner Loop West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inner Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 490 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Kings Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irondequoit, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Cranbrooke Drive
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cranbrooke Drive
2
Turn left onto North Kings Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Kings Highway
3
Turn right onto Titus Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Titus Avenue
4
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Portland Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Street
6
Turn right onto Cumberland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
7
Continue on Inner Loop West: Inner Loop West
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Inner Loop West: Inner Loop West
8
Merge slight left onto Inner Loop
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Inner Loop
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 490 West: Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 490 West: Buffalo
10
Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Western Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41 mi
·
48 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
14
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
15
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
16
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
17
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.3 miles from Irondequoit, NY, or about 38m 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 78.6 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 5m
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 Irondequoit, 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 Irondequoit, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.6 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irondequoit, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.3 mi from Irondequoit, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Irondequoit, 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
$12.80 one way
$25.59 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
47°F
Greece, NY
39 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
14 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
1h 17m 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 Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY covers 78.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kings Highway, Titus Avenue, Portland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 miles from Irondequoit, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.80 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.
The drive from Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Irondequoit, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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