Origin
Amherst, NY
Night in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Clarkson, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
57.8 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Clarkson, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NY to Clarkson, NY covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 31, Millersport Highway, Rochester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on State Route 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 31 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Millersport Highway | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| Rochester Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Transit Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| West Avenue | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Maple Ridge Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Holley Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Brockport-Holley Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 31
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Clarkson, 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
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Avenue
17
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 31
18
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fancher Road
19
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Route 31
20
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Holley Road
21
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Albion Street
22
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Wright Street
23
Continue on NY 31
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square
24
Continue on NY 31
382 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mechanic Street
25
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
26
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Brockport-Holley Road
27
Continue on NY 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Avenue
28
Enter roundabout onto NY 19
169 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lake Road
29
Continue on NY 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Road
30
Turn right onto NY 104
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Ridge Road
31
Arrive at destination
NY 104
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 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 9.2 and 56.7 — 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
5
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
NY 19 / Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto NY 19 / Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.69 one way
$19.39 round trip
$4.26/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.63 | $10.53 | $21.05 |
| premium | $5.05 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Clarkson, NY
Night in Clarkson on Saturday
Local time
10:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Lockport, NY
29 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
3 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
1h 18m 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?
57.8 mi in 1h 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on State Route 31.
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 Clarkson, NY is easy. At 1h 18m with 19% 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
626 ft
428 ft
Total Climb
177 ft
Total Descent
346 ft
Highest Point
626 ft
~49.5 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
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 Clarkson, NY
Full guide →Founded 1819
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 miles on State Route 31. 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 Clarkson, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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