Origin
Amherst, NY
Late night in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Albion, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NY
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Albion, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Amherst to Albion, expect a straightforward trip covering 42.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 58 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route stays entirely on local roads, you won't need to worry about highway tolls or high-speed traffic. Budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer a steady, local pace over the intensity of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millersport Highway | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| Rochester Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| State Route 31 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Transit Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Maple Ridge Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Million Dollar Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| East Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Millersport Highway
— 9.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Albion, NY.
1
Start on NY 263
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Millersport Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Turn left onto NY 78
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Transit Road
3
Continue on NY 78
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Transit Street
4
Turn slight right onto NY 31
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto NY 31
474 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washburn Street
6
Turn right onto NY 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
7
Continue on NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
8
Continue on NY 31
235 ft
·
3 sec
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
9
Continue on NY 31
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Rochester Road
10
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
11
Continue on NY 31
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Ridge Road
12
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto NY 31
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Center Street
14
Continue on NY 31
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Million Dollar Highway
15
Turn straight onto NY 31
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 31
16
Continue on NY 31
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Avenue
17
Turn left onto NY 98
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
NY 98
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NY 78 / Transit Road
Turn left onto NY 78 / Transit Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 31 / Washburn Street
Turn left onto NY 31 / Washburn Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 31 / East Avenue
Turn right onto NY 31 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NY 31; NY 63 / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
32.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NY 31 / East Center Street
Turn right onto NY 31 / East Center Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Albion, NY
Late night in Albion on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Lockport, NY
21 mi in
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
6 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your journey will primarily follow Transit Road, South Transit Street, and Walnut Street as you navigate the region. Since the route consists entirely of local roads, you will experience a more technical drive that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive maintains a consistent, localized feel from start to finish. Keep your hands on the wheel and stay alert, as the frequent turns define the personality of this 42.8-mile journey.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Millersport Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near NY 78 / Transit Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Amherst, NY to Albion, NY is easy. At 58m with 17% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (NY 78 / Transit Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (NY 31 / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (NY 31 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Amherst, NY
Full guide →Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Entranceway at Main Street at Roycroft Boulevard — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
- • Entranceways at Main Street at Lamarck Drive and Smallwood Drive — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
Arriving in Albion, NY
Full guide →Albion is the county seat of Orleans County, New York and was founded in 1812.
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 58m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Millersport Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (NY 78 / Transit Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles (NY 31 / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (NY 31 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albion, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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