Origin
Owego, NY
Afternoon in Owego on Wednesday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owego, NY to Amherst, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
183.7 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
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6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owego, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owego, NY to Amherst, NY covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Street, Susquehanna River Bridge Road, Southside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.24 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.9 miles from Owego, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 183.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park 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. 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 Owego, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 3h 49m 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 Owego, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Susquehanna River Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lackawanna Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 408 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Morris-Geneseo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Park Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owego, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Park Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Park Street
3
Turn slight left onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
Susquehanna River Bridge Road
4
Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Susquehanna River Bridge Road
5
Turn left onto Southside Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Southside Drive
6
Turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
7
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
79 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Genesee Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
11
Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
12
Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
13
Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
98 ft
·
1 sec
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Genesee Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Genesee Street
16
Continue on State Highway 63
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 63
17
Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tree Road
18
Continue on Ellicott Street Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Ellicott Street Road
19
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
20
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street
21
Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Oak Street
22
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
24
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
35 min
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New York State Thruway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I 290: Niagara Falls
26
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Youngmann Expressway
27
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
28
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
29
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
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Millersport Highway
30
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 91.9 miles from Owego, NY, or about 1h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Owego, 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 Owego, NY
This is one driving day of about 183.7 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Owego, 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 91.9 mi from Owego, NY · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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
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
$30.24 one way
$60.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $32.70 | $65.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.72 | $11.76 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Bath, NY
92 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
3h 49m 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 Owego, NY to Amherst, NY covers 183.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Street, Susquehanna River Bridge Road, Southside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 miles from Owego, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.24 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Owego, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 3h 49m 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 Owego, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Owego, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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