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Trip from Amherst, NY to Endwell, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

199.1 mi

320 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in New York, United States

Amherst, NY

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Downtown Endwell, NY, NY

Endwell, NY

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Trip Overview

Amherst, NY to Endwell, NY is 199.1 miles and takes about 4h 8m via Southern Tier Expressway and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive primarily within New York State, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its manageable distance and duration, it’s an ideal route for a single day trip. You'll spend a good portion of your time on well-maintained expressways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

99.5 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 92.3 mi 1h 46m
Genesee Expressway 38.2 mi 44m
New York State Thruway 29.8 mi 34m
Ellicott Street 10.3 mi 15m
Genesee Street 8.8 mi 13m
Big Tree Road 4.1 mi 6m
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road 3.3 mi 4m
Youngmann Expressway 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 92.3 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Endwell, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto Cedar Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
11

At end of road, turn left onto NY 63

10 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street
12

Continue on NY 63

4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
13

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63
14

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
15

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

108 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street
16

Continue on NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street
17

Merge onto US 20A; NY 39; NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
18

Continue on NY 408

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
19

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
20

Merge onto I 390

38 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway
21

Merge onto I 86

92 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Southern Tier Expressway
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Exit 67N Toward NY 26 North: Endicott
23

Turn straight onto NY 26

0.5 mi · 40 sec · NY 26
24

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 34 sec
25

Turn right onto NY 17C

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
26

Turn slight right onto CR 33

0.2 mi · 44 sec · CR 33
Toward Hooper Road
27

Continue on Hooper Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Hooper Road
28

Turn left onto Watson Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Watson Boulevard
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right onto Norton Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Norton Avenue
30

Turn left

43 ft · 3 sec
31

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 199.1-mile trip, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. Since the total drive time is just over 4 hours, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services is over 92 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. This highway-centric route means rest areas are generally well-spaced, but it’s always wise to be prepared.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.5 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 miles.

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 44 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.5 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Endwell, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Amherst, 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 Amherst, NY

This is one driving day of about 199.1 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Amherst, 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.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 92.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bath, NY

100 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

Le Roy, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howard, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 184.8

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 184.8

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 142.2

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 128

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 199.1

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 142.2

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 128

Painted Post, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 184.8

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 142.2

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 142.2

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Farmland Animal Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 156.4

Chemung, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16075293371

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 198.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
5
195.9 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Take the exit toward NY 26 North: Endicott

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 67N Toward NY 26 North: Endicott
7
198.7 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in | Watson Boulevard

Turn left onto Watson Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
198.9 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in | Norton Avenue

Turn right onto Norton Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.77 one way

$65.55 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $35.44 $70.88
premium $4.92 $38.59 $77.18
diesel $5.61 $43.96 $87.92

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.7 0 $20.91 $9.56
Efficient EV 49.8 0 $17.42 $7.96
EV Truck/SUV 79.6 0 $27.87 $12.74

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Amherst, NY

Late night in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 to 22 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Destination

Endwell, NY

Late night in Endwell on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Bath, NY

100 mi in

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

31 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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the route utilizing major expressways like the Southern Tier Expressway and the New York State Thruway. Expect long stretches of relatively uninterrupted driving; the longest continuous segment spans 92.3 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. The character of the drive is consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over winding scenic byways. You’ll experience the efficiency of the expressway system for most of your journey.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.3 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Genesee Expressway. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Endwell, NY

Full guide →

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 4h 8m. Total distance: 199.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 92.3 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Endwell, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Endwell, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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