Origin
Concord, NY
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NY to Amherst, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 55m
Distance
372.2 mi
599 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 47m
★
6 AM
7h 55m
8 AM
8h 13m
10 AM
8h 2m
12 PM
8h 0m
3 PM
8h 3m
5 PM
8h 12m
8 PM
7h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Amherst, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 372.2-mile drive from Concord, NY to Amherst, NY will take approximately 7 hours and 55 minutes, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. You'll spend about 46% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the New York State Thruway and I-81. With an estimated fuel cost of $61 and a plan for two stops, this route offers a direct journey through the Northeast region. While it's a single-day option, consider the duration if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.1 miles from Concord, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 99.6 mi | 1h 55m |
| I 81 | 97.3 mi | 1h 55m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 29 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| NJ 10 | 12.8 mi | 18m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.6 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Pierce Street
30 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pierce Street
2
Turn left onto Neckar Avenue
339 ft
·
14 sec
·
Neckar Avenue
3
Turn right onto Narrows Road North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Narrows Road North
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Narrows Road North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Narrows Road North
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
6
Merge onto I 278
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
9
Take the exit
150 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 3B; 3C
Toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3B
Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
11
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
12
Turn right onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 623
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
15
Turn left onto CR 628
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 509
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
367 ft
·
12 sec
·
Paine Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 78 West
19
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
21
Continue on NJ 24
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 287 North: Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 10 West: Dover
Use the slight left lane.
26
Continue on NJ 10
13 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 80 West
29
Merge onto I 80
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
32
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
33
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
34
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
38
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
39
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
40
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
41
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
42
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
43
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
44
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
45
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
46
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
47
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
48
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Fulton Street
49
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
50
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
Use the left lane.
51
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
52
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
53
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 318
Use the right lane.
54
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 414
Use the right lane.
55
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
56
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
57
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
58
Merge onto I 90
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
59
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Continue on I 290
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
61
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62
Turn left onto NY 324
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
63
Turn left onto NY 263
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
64
Arrive at destination
NY 263
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 55-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Concord to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With two recommended stops, plan for breaks roughly every 2-3 hours to stay refreshed. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway is nearly 100 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $61 estimated cost is based on consistent driving conditions.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.1 miles from Concord, NY, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 82 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.1 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NY
This is one driving day of about 372.2 miles and 7h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Concord, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.1 miles from Concord, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.6 miles.
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 465 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 371.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
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 3B; 3C
Toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B
Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
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 39
Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
8
371.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 52m in
Take the exit toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem R...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.27 one way
$122.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $66.25 | $132.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $72.14 | $144.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.18 | $164.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.98
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(99.6 mi)
$4.98
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
$61
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.08 | $17.87 |
| Efficient EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.57 | $14.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.9 | 1 | $52.11 | $23.82 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Destination
Amherst, NY
Morning in Amherst on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 to 22 mph
84% chance
Live forecast
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
12 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
7h 55m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this route, even with a significant portion on highways. While the New York State Thruway forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 99.6 miles, the overall experience is punctuated by more frequent turns and local road segments. This suggests a drive that requires your attention, moving between faster highway speeds and more interactive local routes as you progress towards Amherst.
Only 46% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
64 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.6 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 7.4 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 46 significant decision points across 372.2 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 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Concord, NY and Amherst, NY, road signs point toward Whippany and Albany.
Whippany
29.3 mi in
|
~45m
Albany
177.2 mi in
|
~3h 46m
|
via I 81
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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 7h 55m. Total distance: 372.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $20.98 in tolls one way, starting with Goethals 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.
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 Amherst, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Amherst, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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