Origin
Amherst, NY
Late night in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Batavia, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Batavia, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Amherst to Batavia, you are looking at a straightforward 35.4-mile trip that typically takes about 45 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via I-290 E, the Youngmann Expressway, and I-90 East to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two New York locations, making it an ideal choice for travelers who prefer efficiency over a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Millersport Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 29.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Batavia, NY.
1
Start on NY 263
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Millersport Highway
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 290 E
3
Merge onto I 290
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 48
Toward NY 98: Batavia
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
8
Turn left onto NY 98
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
9
Turn left onto NY 5; NY 33; NY 63
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
NY 5; NY 33; NY 63
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 E
Navigation decision point
Toward I 290 E
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 290 / Youngmann Expressway
Merge onto I 290 / Youngmann Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward NY 98: Batavia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward NY 98: Batavia
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NY 98 / Oak Street
Turn left onto NY 98 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.49
New York State Thruway
(29.8 mi)
$1.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 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 | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Batavia, NY
Late night in Batavia on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Pembroke, NY
18 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
10 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
45m 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-focused driving experience on this short stretch of New York roadway. While the route incorporates major connectors like the Youngmann Expressway, the personality of the drive leans toward local navigation rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will find that the road surface changes as you transition through these suburban and rural segments, requiring your attention through various interchanges. Because there are no extended, monotonous highway stretches, you should stay alert for shifting traffic patterns. It is a functional drive that trades scenic highway miles for practical, direct transitions between your start and end points.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 290 / Youngmann Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Batavia, NY
Full guide →Founded 1802
Batavia is a city and town in Genesee County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Batavia Cemetery — cemetery in Batavia, New York, United States
- • Batavia Club — bank building in Batavia, United States of America
- • First Presbyterian Church — church in Batavia, 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 45m. Total distance: 35.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.49 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 290 / Youngmann Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Batavia, 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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