Drive Time
7h 54m
Distance
373.5 mi
601 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Mount Vernon, NY to Amherst, NY covers 373.5 miles and takes about 7h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gramatan Avenue, West 1st Street, West Lincoln Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.95 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
186.8 miles from Mount Vernon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 54m drive with frequent turns across 373.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gramatan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yonkers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, NY and Amherst, NY.
Start on East Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto Gramatan Avenue
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Avenue
Continue on Yonkers Avenue
Turn right onto Central Park Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Continue on Albany Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Route 41
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on East Lake Street
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
Turn left onto Arterial West
Continue on Chase Street
Continue on Auburn Road
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn right onto State Route 414
Continue on Ridge Road
Take the ramp left
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 82 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.8 miles or 3h 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, NY
This is one driving day of about 373.5 miles and 7h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.8 mi from Mount Vernon, NY · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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.
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 186.8 miles from Mount Vernon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$58.95 one way
$117.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $65.89 | $131.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $71.48 | $142.96 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $69.02 | $138.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.1 | 1 | $39.22 | $17.93 |
| Efficient EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.68 | $14.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.4 | 1 | $52.29 | $23.90 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
187 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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