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Trip from Lloyd, 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

6h 48m

Distance

350.7 mi

564 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 37m ★
6 AM
6h 49m
8 AM
7h 12m
10 AM
6h 57m
12 PM
6h 55m
3 PM
6h 58m
5 PM
7h 11m
8 PM
6h 42m

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

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Downtown Lloyd, NY, NY

Lloyd, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in New York, United States

Amherst, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lloyd, NY to Amherst, NY covers 350.7 miles and takes about 6h 48m 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, NY 299, Youngmann Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 343.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.73 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

175.3 miles from Lloyd, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m 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 6h 48m. Total distance: 350.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 48m drive with frequent turns across 350.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 343.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NY 299.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 350.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (NY 299): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 299

At end of road, turn left onto NY 299

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | I 90 / New York State Thruway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / New York State Thruway toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
347.3 mi into trip | ~6h 43m 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
349.5 mi into trip | ~6h 46m 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...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 343.7 mi 6h 37m
NY 299 2.4 mi 3m
Youngmann Expressway 1.8 mi 2m
Sheridan Drive 0.9 mi 1m
New Paltz Road 0.6 mi 1m
Millersport Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 343.7 mi, about 6h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · New Paltz Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto NY 299

2.4 mi · 3 min · NY 299
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
Toward I 87
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 87 North: Albany
6

Merge onto I 87

71 mi · 1 hr 22 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

272 mi · 5 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 290

1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway
10

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.
11

Turn left onto NY 324

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto NY 263

469 ft · 13 sec · Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
13

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.3 miles from Lloyd, NY, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 343.7 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 77 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.3 miles or 3h 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 5h 37m

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 Lloyd, 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 Lloyd, NY

This is one driving day of about 350.7 miles and 6h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Lloyd, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 343.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175.3 mi from Lloyd, NY · 3h 24m into the drive

city in the state of New York, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnstown, NY

175 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

Niskayuna, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paris, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.3 miles from Lloyd, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 343.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 169.6
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 242.2
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 242.2
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 84.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.73 one way

$115.45 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $62.42 $124.84
premium $4.92 $67.97 $135.94
diesel $5.61 $77.43 $154.86

Estimated Tolls: $17.18

New York State Thruway (343.7 mi) $17.18

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

$58

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105.2 1 $36.82 $16.83
Efficient EV 87.7 1 $30.69 $14.03
EV Truck/SUV 140.3 1 $49.10 $22.44

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lloyd, NY

Late night in Lloyd on Saturday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amherst, NY

Late night in Amherst on Saturday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Johnstown, NY

175 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

3 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

6h 48m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lloyd, NY to Amherst, NY covers 350.7 miles and takes about 6h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New York State Thruway, NY 299, Youngmann Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.3 miles from Lloyd, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 350.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (NY 299): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lloyd, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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