Trip from Amherst, NY to Sayville, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 58m

Distance

426.7 mi

687 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 50m ★

6 AM

8h 58m

8 AM

9h 14m

10 AM

9h 4m

12 PM

9h 2m

3 PM

9h 5m

5 PM

9h 14m

8 PM

8h 53m

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

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Amherst, NY

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census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Sayville, NY

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Trip Overview

Amherst, NY to Sayville, NY is 426.7 miles and takes about 8h 58m via New York State Thruway, I 81, and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting the Northeast region from west to east. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll likely find yourself navigating a mix of highways and surface roads. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, albeit lengthy, drive across the state, with a manageable fuel cost.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

213.4 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	99.4 mi	1h 54m
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
Long Island Expressway	32 mi	43m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
East Lake Road	9.9 mi	14m
State Highway 41	9.8 mi	13m
Clark Street Road	9.6 mi	11m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 168 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900

Quietest

1 AM

~430 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

9.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NY and Sayville, NY.

Start on NY 263

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Millersport Highway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 290 E

Merge onto I 290

2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

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.

Merge onto I 90

99 mi · 1 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 56

454 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on CR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on CR 56

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp

472 ft · 12 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge

Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec

Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Merge onto I 495

32 mi · 43 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 57 Toward NY 454: Commack, Patchogue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Express Drive South

Turn right onto NY 454

4.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Turn right onto CR 93

3.8 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Avenue

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Gillette Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 8h 58m estimated drive time, it's best to split this trip over two days. Plan to leave early on your first day to cover about half the distance, aiming for a stop around the halfway point or slightly before. You'll have two recommended stops along the way, so factor those into your pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $69 for the entire 426.7-mile trip. A specific tip for this route: pay attention to the transition from highway driving on the New York State Thruway to the Keystone Shortway, as this is where the road profile shifts significantly.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 213.4 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 4h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 94 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 213.4 miles or 4h 29m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 213.4 miles or 4h 29m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 31m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Amherst, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amherst, NY

Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Sayville, NY

Aim for roughly 213 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Amherst, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Laurys Station, PA

213 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Laurys Station, PA

Overnight Options

Night 1

Laurys Station, PA

213 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Laurys Station, PA after about 213 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Clyde, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kingston, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 213.4 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 New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 213 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 1h 17m to go 1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.3 mi

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

1.2 mi

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Cafe HESED

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Little Ferry, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12018706071

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Painting Pottery Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12018715958

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rockaway, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

1.6 mi from route

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Teterboro, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+12012886344

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Long Island Maritime Museum

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

West Sayville, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16318544974

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12019680808

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 39

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 368.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

103.1 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

253.4 mi into trip | ~5h 17m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

368 mi into trip | ~7h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

368.2 mi into trip | ~7h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.35 one way

$138.69 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 149 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.47	$75.06	$150.12
premium	$4.87	$81.74	$163.49
diesel	$5.40	$90.77	$181.53

Estimated Tolls: $27.52

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

New York State Thruway (99.4 mi) $4.97

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

$69

Tolls

$28

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$227–$337

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	128	1	$44.80	$20.48
Efficient EV	106.7	1	$37.34	$17.07
EV Truck/SUV	170.7	2	$59.74	$27.31

Gas CO2

149 kg

EV CO2

50 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 25, 2026

Origin

Amherst, NY

Late night in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

2:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Rain Showers

E 13 mph 98% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Sayville, NY

Late night in Sayville on Sunday

Local time

2:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Rain Showers

E 6 to 10 mph 78% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

1 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

8h 58m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 45% of your time on major highways, including the New York State Thruway and I 81. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 99.4 miles on the New York State Thruway. Expect to transition from higher-speed highway cruising to more frequent stops and slower speeds as you move onto surface roads. This means you'll encounter more local traffic and potentially more intersections as the route progresses.

Only 45% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 99.4 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 426.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 103.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.4 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Amherst, NY and Sayville, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

103.1 mi in | ~2h

Mt Pocono

253.4 mi in | ~5h 17m | via US 6

Milford

254.2 mi in | ~5h 18m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

368 mi in | ~7h 33m

Leonia

368.2 mi in | ~7h 33m

Teaneck

368.2 mi in | ~7h 33m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

370.5 mi in | ~7h 37m

Eastern Long Island

385.4 mi in | ~7h 58m

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 Sayville, NY

Full guide →

Islip (pronounced "ICE-lip") is a town on Long Island in the state of New York. Located within Suffolk County, the Town of Islip includes the villages of Brightwaters, Islandia, Ocean Beach and Saltaire. It also includes numerous hamlets including Bay Shore and Sayville which are ferry terminals for Fire Island. Other prominent communities are Bayport, Brentwood, Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islip village (the town seat), and Ronkonkoma.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 213 miles on day one.

Expect about $27.52 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 — we found about 41 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Sayville, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 17.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sayville, NY before the return drive.

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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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