Origin
Amherst, NY
Late night in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NY to Henrietta, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
64.3 mi
104 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Henrietta, NY
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Trip Overview
This 64.3-mile drive from Amherst, NY, to Henrietta, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 19 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on the New York State Thruway and the Youngmann Expressway, with a portion on Lehigh Station Road. Given that both your origin and destination are within New York (Northeast region), you'll stay within familiar territory for this relatively short haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 57.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Lehigh Station Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Millersport Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Henrietta, 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
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 390 North: Rochester
8
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 253: Lehigh Station Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
244 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NY 253 East
10
Turn slight right onto NY 253
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lehigh Station Road
11
Arrive at destination
NY 253
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 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 62.9 — 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
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
8
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
5
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 390 North: Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 390 North: Rochester
5
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 253 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 253 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.58 one way
$21.17 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.46 | $24.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.87
New York State Thruway
(57.4 mi)
$2.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Henrietta, NY
Late night in Henrietta on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Batavia, NY
32 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
4 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
1h 19m 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 drive that's a bit of a mix, with about 75% of the route being highway driving. The majority of your journey, a solid 57.4 miles, will be on the New York State Thruway, offering a consistent pace. However, the overall profile is described as 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting that you'll transition from the expressways onto more local roads, likely requiring more frequent adjustments and attention as you near Henrietta. This means you'll experience both high-speed cruising and more involved navigation.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 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 64.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Amherst, NY to Henrietta, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Corning along the way.
Corning
61.1 mi in
|
~1h 12m
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
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 19m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.87 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.
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 Henrietta, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Henrietta, 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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