Origin
Somers, NY
Late night in Somers on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somers, 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 4m
Distance
390.3 mi
628 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somers, NY to Amherst, NY covers 390.3 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newburgh, I 84 West, NY 17K for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.25 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
195.1 miles from Somers, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m 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 4m. Total distance: 390.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 390.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newburgh 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, 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 Somers, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newburgh | — | — |
| I 84 West | — | — |
| NY 17K | — | — |
| Highway 17K | — | — |
| I 86 West | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| NY 13 | — | — |
| Clinton Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Newburgh
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on the route
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
the route
2
Take the ramp left toward Newburgh, White Plains
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Newburgh, White Plains
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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I 84 West: Newburgh
4
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
40 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
6
Turn right
6.9 mi
·
9 min
7
Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 17K
8
Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
9
Merge slight left
110 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
13
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
14
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
15
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
18
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
19
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
20
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
21
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
22
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
23
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Fulton Street
24
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
25
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
26
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
27
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
28
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
29
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
30
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
31
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
33
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
35
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
36
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
37
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
38
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
39
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.1 miles from Somers, NY, or about 3h 2m 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 86 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.1 miles or 3h 2m 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 8m
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 Somers, 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 Somers, NY
This is one driving day of about 390.3 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Somers, 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 195.1 mi from Somers, NY · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 195.1 miles from Somers, 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
$64.25 one way
$128.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
137 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $69.47 | $138.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $75.65 | $151.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $86.17 | $172.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.98 | $18.73 |
| Efficient EV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.15 | $15.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 156.1 | 1 | $54.64 | $24.98 |
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 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
Late night in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
195 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
13 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
6h 4m 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 Somers, NY to Amherst, NY covers 390.3 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newburgh, I 84 West, NY 17K. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195.1 miles from Somers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.25 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, 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 Somers, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Somers, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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