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Trip from Amherst, NY to Victor, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

77.2 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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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Victor, NY

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Trip Overview

This 77.2-mile drive from Amherst, NY, to Victor, NY, will take you about 1 hour and 34 minutes. It's a straightforward trip entirely within New York, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day adventure. You'll primarily use the New York State Thruway and the Youngmann Expressway, with a good portion of the journey on these main roads. Budget around $13 for fuel, and since there are no designated stops in the data, you can be flexible with your timing. This route offers a practical way to travel between two points in the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.6 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 69.1 mi 1h 19m
Victor-Pittsford Road 2.6 mi 3m
Youngmann Expressway 2.4 mi 3m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Millersport Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Eastern Expressway <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 69.1 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

69 mi · 1 hr 19 min · New York State Thruway
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester, Victor Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on I 490

482 ft · 6 sec · Eastern Expressway
8

Take the exit

269 ft · 5 sec
Exit 29 Toward NY 96: Victor
9

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · this road
Toward NY 96: Victor
10

Turn left onto NY 96

2.6 mi · 3 min · Victor-Pittsford Road
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on NY 96

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Arrive at destination

NY 96

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering plenty of flexibility for departure time. Plan to spend around $13 on fuel for this 77.2-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 69.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you embark. While no specific stops are noted, you'll want to be prepared for the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile as you get closer to Victor, NY, potentially navigating more complex intersections.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.6 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 17 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.6 miles or 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Victor, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amherst, NY

This is one driving day of about 77.2 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Amherst, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 69.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county town of Staffordshire in the West Midlands, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stafford, NY

39 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

Pembroke, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stafford, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.6 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 69.1 miles.

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.

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

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

Stiglmeier Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cheektowaga, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17166562280

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 73.9 — 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
72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 490: Rochester, Victor

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 45 Toward I 490: Rochester, Victor
6
73.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward NY 96: Victor

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 29 Toward NY 96: Victor
6
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | NY 96 / Victor-Pittsford Road

Turn left onto NY 96 / Victor-Pittsford Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.71 one way

$25.42 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $13.74 $27.48
premium $4.92 $14.96 $29.93
diesel $5.61 $17.04 $34.09

Estimated Tolls: $3.45

New York State Thruway (69.1 mi) $3.45

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

$13

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.2 0 $8.11 $3.71
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09
EV Truck/SUV 30.9 0 $10.81 $4.94

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 20, 2026

Origin

Amherst, NY

Late night in Amherst on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Victor, NY

Late night in Victor on Tuesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Stafford, NY

39 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

17 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 34m 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 with a fair amount of turning, suggesting a mix of highway and local road navigation. While 69.1 miles are covered on the New York State Thruway, indicating a substantial highway segment, the overall profile is described as 'Turn-heavy local drive.' This implies you'll transition from faster expressway speeds to more controlled, potentially slower local roads as you approach your destination. The highway share is about 3%, so while there's a long stretch on the Thruway, the character leans towards more frequent directional changes.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.1 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 1h 34m 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Victor, NY

Full guide →

Victor is a town in Ontario County, New York. It includes the village of Victor and the hamlets of Boughton Hill, East Victor, Fishers, Motts Corners, and Railroad Mills.

Top landmarks

  • • Ganondagan State Historic Site — state historic site in New York, United States

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 34m. Total distance: 77.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.45 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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 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 Victor, 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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