Origin
Massena, NY
Late night in Massena on Thursday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Massena, NY to Amherst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
300.6 mi
484 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
★
6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massena, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Massena, NY to Amherst, NY covers 300.6 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Orvis Street, Andrews Street, Highway 310 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.48 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
150.3 miles from Massena, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 300.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Orvis 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 57m 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 Massena, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Orvis Street | — | — |
| Andrews Street | — | — |
| Highway 310 | — | — |
| Allens Corners-Raymondville Road | — | — |
| Madrid-Norfolk Road | — | — |
| Canton-Madrid Road | — | — |
| State Street Road | — | — |
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Orvis Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massena, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Orvis Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Orvis Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrews Street
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Andrews Street
4
Turn right onto State Highway 310
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 310
5
Continue on Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
6
Continue on Madrid-Norfolk Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madrid-Norfolk Road
7
Continue on State Highway 310
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 310
8
Continue on Canton-Madrid Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Canton-Madrid Road
9
Continue on State Highway 310
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Highway 310
10
Turn right onto State Street Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Riverside Drive
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Gouverneur Street
14
Continue on Preston Street
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Preston Street
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 781 West
16
Continue straight
4.0 mi
·
4 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 South: Watertown
18
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
19
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
20
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90: Albany, Buffalo
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
23
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
137 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
·
New York State Thruway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
25
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
26
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
27
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
28
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
29
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 150.3 miles from Massena, NY, or about 2h 28m 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 66 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.3 miles or 2h 28m 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 4m
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 Massena, 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 Massena, NY
This is one driving day of about 300.6 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Massena, 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 150.3 mi from Massena, NY · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.3 miles from Massena, 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
$49.48 one way
$98.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $53.50 | $107.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.37 | $132.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.56 | $14.43 |
| Efficient EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.30 | $12.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.2 | 1 | $42.08 | $19.24 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Late night in Amherst on Thursday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
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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
7 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
4h 57m 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 Massena, NY to Amherst, NY covers 300.6 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Orvis Street, Andrews Street, Highway 310. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.3 miles from Massena, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.48 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 4h 57m 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 Massena, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Massena, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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