Origin
Medina, NY
Late night in Medina on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medina, NY to Amherst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medina, NY
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Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Medina to Amherst, this 32.2-mile trek is a straightforward journey through the Northeast that takes about 46 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, you can easily tackle it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via a mix of Rochester Road, South Transit Road, and Millersport Highway rather than relying on interstates. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route for a quick commute or local visit. Expect a practical, no-frills drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millersport Highway | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Rochester Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| South Transit Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Maple Ridge Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Transit Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Millersport Highway
— 9.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on NY 31; NY 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 31
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Ridge Road
3
Continue on NY 31
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
4
Continue on NY 31
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Rochester Road
5
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
6
Continue on NY 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
7
Turn left onto NY 31
474 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washburn Street
8
Turn right onto NY 31
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Walnut Street
9
Turn left onto NY 78
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Transit Street
10
Continue on NY 78
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Transit Road
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward NY 263 South
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto NY 263
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Millersport Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 263
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Millersport Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
NY 263
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Medina, 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 0.9 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 31 / Maple Ridge Road
Turn right onto NY 31 / Maple Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
3
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NY 31 / Washburn Street
Turn left onto NY 31 / Washburn Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NY 31 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto NY 31 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
23 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward NY 263 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 263 South
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NY 263 / Millersport Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 263 / Millersport Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Amherst, NY
Late night in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Lockport, NY
16 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
10 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
46m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since the route utilizes zero highway miles, you will spend the entire 46-minute duration navigating local roads and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.1-mile segment on Millersport Highway, which offers the most consistent pace of the trip. Overall, the road feels less like a high-speed transit corridor and more like a steady, winding path through the local landscape. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you transition between the various transit roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Millersport Highway.
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 0.9 miles in near NY 31 / Maple Ridge Road.
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 46m 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 0.9 miles (NY 31 / Maple Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (NY 31 / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (NY 31 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Medina, NY
Full guide →Founded 1817
Medina is a village in Orleans County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Medina Railroad Museum — railroad museum in Medina, New York, United States
- • Main Street Historic District — historic district in Medina, New York
- • Boxwood Cemetery — cemetery in Medina, New York
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 46m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Millersport Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles (NY 31 / Maple Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (NY 31 / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (NY 31 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amherst, 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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