Origin
Richmond Hill, NY
Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Monday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Hill, NY to Amherst, NY
Drive Time
8h 5m
Distance
384.1 mi
618 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 57m
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6 AM
8h 6m
8 AM
8h 22m
10 AM
8h 11m
12 PM
8h 10m
3 PM
8h 12m
5 PM
8h 21m
8 PM
8h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Amherst, NY covers 384.1 miles and takes about 8h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Van Wyck Expressway, 138th Street, I 678 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192 miles from Richmond Hill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 5m drive with frequent turns across 384.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Wyck Expressway 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wyck Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 138th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 678 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Queens-Midtown Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Van Wyck Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Jamaica Avenue
2
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Van Wyck Expressway
3
Continue on 138th Street
299 ft
·
6 sec
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138th Street
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
5
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Van Wyck Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
7
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
10
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Long Island Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens-Midtown Tunnel
12
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Crosstown, 37th Street
13
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
14
Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
476 ft
·
12 sec
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Lincoln Tunnel
15
Turn right
341 ft
·
12 sec
16
Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
105 ft
·
5 sec
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Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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NJ 3 West: Secaucus
19
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
453 ft
·
7 sec
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NJ 3 West: Clifton
20
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
12 min
21
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
22
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
23
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
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1 min
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Interstate 80 West
24
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
25
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Keystone Shortway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
28
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
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I 380 North: Scranton
29
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
30
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
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43 min
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I 81 North: Syracuse
33
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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NY 13: Cortland
34
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
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Clinton Avenue
35
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Locust Avenue
36
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Albany Street
37
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
38
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
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15 min
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Clinton Street
39
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
40
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
41
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
42
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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East Lake Street
43
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
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East Genesee Street
44
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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North Fulton Street
45
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Arterial West
46
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
47
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
48
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
49
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
50
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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State Route 414
51
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
52
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
53
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 90 West: Buffalo
54
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
55
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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I 290: Niagara Falls
56
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Youngmann Expressway
57
Take the exit slight right toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
58
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
59
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
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Millersport Highway
60
Arrive at your destination
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192 miles or 4h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 192 miles or 4h 2m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 49m
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 Richmond Hill, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Richmond Hill, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Amherst, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Richmond Hill, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192 mi from Richmond Hill, NY · 4h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
192 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
192 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 192 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192 miles from Richmond Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 192 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Amherst, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.53 one way
$125.06 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.76 | $135.52 |
| premium | $4.88 | $73.84 | $147.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.33 | $170.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$63
Tolls
$23
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.2 | 1 | $40.33 | $18.44 |
| Efficient EV | 96 | 1 | $33.61 | $15.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.6 | 1 | $53.77 | $24.58 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Amherst, NY
Afternoon in Amherst on Monday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
192 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 5m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Amherst, NY covers 384.1 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Wyck Expressway, 138th Street, I 678 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 192 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 192 miles from Richmond Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.53 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond Hill, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond Hill, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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