Origin
Sullivan, NY
Evening in Sullivan on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
169.4 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY covers 169.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, East Genesee Street, Tuscarora Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.58 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
84.7 miles from Sullivan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 169.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 5 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 Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Genesee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuscarora Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Green Lakes Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manlius Center Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 690 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Canaseraga Road
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Canaseraga Road
2
Turn right onto State Route 5
354 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 5
3
Continue on East Genesee Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Genesee Street
4
Continue on Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Tuscarora Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 5
6
Continue on Genesee Turnpike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Turnpike
7
Turn right onto Green Lakes Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Green Lakes Road
8
Turn right onto Manlius Center Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Manlius Center Road
9
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bridge Street
10
Take the ramp straight toward I 690 West: Syracuse
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 690 West: Syracuse
11
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Syracuse
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 690 West: Syracuse
13
Merge slight right
12 mi
·
14 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
344 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 90
15
Continue on I 90
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 90
17
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
19
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130 mi
·
2 hr 30 min
·
New York State Thruway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
21
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
22
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
23
Turn left onto Sheridan Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
24
Turn left onto Millersport Highway
469 ft
·
14 sec
·
Millersport Highway
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.7 miles from Sullivan, NY, or about 1h 18m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, NY
This is one driving day of about 169.4 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sullivan, 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 84.7 mi from Sullivan, NY · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.7 miles from Sullivan, 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
$27.58 one way
$55.16 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $29.89 | $59.77 |
| premium | $4.88 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.82 | $6.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.72 | $10.84 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Evening in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
2h 37m 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 Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY covers 169.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 5, East Genesee Street, Tuscarora Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.7 miles from Sullivan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sullivan, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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