Amsterdam, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Amsterdam, NY is a local road trip base with 18 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 114-mile quick runs to 233-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Amsterdam, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
18
Longest Drive
233.1 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
45m
Albany, NY
Plan Around Amsterdam, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Amsterdam, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Amsterdam, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Amsterdam, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Brookhaven, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Islip, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Oyster Bay, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Queens, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Amsterdam, NY to New York City, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Manhattan, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Mount Vernon, NY
Amsterdam, NY to The Bronx, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Ramapo, NY
Amsterdam, NY to Syracuse, NY
Driving from Amsterdam, NY
Expect an average of 182 miles and about 3h 45m behind the wheel when leaving Amsterdam, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 233 miles (4h 52m), while the shortest is just 114 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Amsterdam, NY most often head toward Brookhaven, NY (233.1 mi, 4h 52m), Islip, NY (218.4 mi, 4h 33m), Oyster Bay, NY (198.8 mi, 4h 11m), Queens, NY (187.9 mi, 3h 55m), and Brooklyn, NY (187.8 mi, 3h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 182-mile trip from Amsterdam, NY, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Amsterdam, NY and 6 routes heading into Amsterdam, NY, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 114 to 233 miles.
The longest mapped route from Amsterdam, NY covers 233 miles and takes approximately 4h 52m. Shorter options start at just 114 miles.
The average route from Amsterdam, NY runs about 182 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 182-mile trip from Amsterdam, NY costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Amsterdam, NY include Brookhaven, NY, Islip, NY, Oyster Bay, NY and Queens, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Amsterdam, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,162
Median Income
$50,193
Median Home Value
$119,800
Median Age
39.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Amsterdam, NY at a Glance
Founded
1710
Elevation
361 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Amsterdam, NY
A sampling of people born in Amsterdam, NY.
Kirk Douglas
1916–2020
American actor (1916–2020)
Raymond Tomlinson
1941–2016
American computer programmer (1941-2016)
Lucille Bremer
1917–1996
American actress and dancer (1917-1996)
Paul Tonko
1949
American politician
Andre Jackson Jr.
2001
American basketball player
Richard F. Natonski
2000
United States Marine Corps general
Tom Catena
1964
American physician
Rocco Petrone
1926–2006
American aerospace engineer (1926-2006)
Ruth Zakarian
1966
American actress
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Amsterdam, NY.
Amsterdam Castle
United States historic place in Amsterdam, New York
Amsterdam City Hall
town hall in Amsterdam, New York
Greene Mansion
historic house in Amsterdam, New York, United States
Guy Park
historic house in New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q478456), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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