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Trip from Ossining, 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

7h 33m

Distance

354.4 mi

570 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 23m ★
6 AM
7h 33m
8 AM
7h 53m
10 AM
7h 40m
12 PM
7h 38m
3 PM
7h 41m
5 PM
7h 52m
8 PM
7h 27m

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

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town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Ossining, NY

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Amherst, NY

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Trip Overview

This 354.4-mile journey from Ossining, NY, to Amherst, NY, is a substantial drive, estimated to take about 7 hours and 33 minutes. Given the duration, it's feasible as a single-day trip, but you might prefer to break it up. The route primarily utilizes the Long Mountain Parkway and the New York State Thruway, with a portion on I-81, covering a 58% highway share. Expect a mixed driving profile with an estimated fuel cost of around $58. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a continuous drive through New York.

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

177.2 miles from Ossining, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Mountain Parkway 107.6 mi 2h 14m
New York State Thruway 99.6 mi 1h 55m
I 81 39.3 mi 46m
NY 17 33.7 mi 40m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Chase Street 9.8 mi 11m
US 9 9.2 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 133

51 ft · 9 sec · Upper Croton Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto US 9

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Highland Avenue
3

Take the ramp onto US 9

9.2 mi · 13 min · US 9
4

Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202

0.2 mi · 12 sec · US 6; US 9; US 202
5

Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road

128 ft · 1 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
6

Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Turn slight right onto US 6; US 202

319 ft · 7 sec · US 6; US 202
8

Enter roundabout onto US 6

295 ft · 4 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
9

Continue on US 6

2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 6
Exit 18 Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
11

Enter roundabout onto US 6

177 ft · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
12

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
17

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
18

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
19

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
20

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
21

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
22

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
23

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
24

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
25

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
26

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
27

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
28

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
29

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
30

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
31

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
32

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
33

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
34

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
35

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
36

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Merge onto I 90

100 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
38

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Continue on I 290

1.8 mi · 2 min · Youngmann Expressway
40

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.
41

Turn left onto NY 324

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
42

Turn left onto NY 263

469 ft · 13 sec · Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
43

Arrive at destination

NY 263

Trip Plan

For this 7-hour, 33-minute drive, starting early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only 2 planned stops, you'll want to make them count for fuel and rest. The longest stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway means you'll have a significant period of consistent driving, so be sure to fuel up beforehand. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between the various main roads, and factor in the $58 estimated fuel cost when budgeting for your trip.

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 177.2 miles from Ossining, NY, or about 3h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 78 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 177.2 miles or 3h 45m 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 22m

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 Ossining, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ossining, NY

This is one driving day of about 354.4 miles and 7h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Ossining, 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

177 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

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177.2 miles from Ossining, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 227.9

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.3

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.3

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 329.1

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 253.2

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 253.2

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 25.3

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.3

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 227.9

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 202.5

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 354.4

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 354.4

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 354.4

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 354.4

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 354.4

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 353.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
17.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive,...
7
250.7 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
250.9 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
351.1 mi into trip | ~7h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 290: Niagara Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
8
353.3 mi into trip | ~7h 30m 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

$58.34 one way

$116.67 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $63.08 $126.16
premium $4.92 $68.69 $137.38
diesel $5.61 $78.25 $156.49

Estimated Tolls: $4.98

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

$58

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 124 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.3 1 $37.21 $17.01
Efficient EV 88.6 1 $31.01 $14.18
EV Truck/SUV 141.8 1 $49.62 $22.68

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Ossining, NY

Late night in Ossining on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:26PM EDT until April 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Amherst, NY

Late night in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

177 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

36 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

7h 33m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 232.2
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 244.4
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a mixed experience, blending efficient highway travel with other road types. You'll encounter 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a sense of steady progress. The overall profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a varied road experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 58% of the route on highways, you'll get significant stretches of faster driving, interspersed with potentially more local or scenic segments as you progress through New York.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 6.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 354.4 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 17.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 250.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ossining, NY and Amherst, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway and Albany.

New York State Thruway

17.8 mi in | ~29m | via US 6

Albany

159.4 mi in | ~3h 24m | via I 81

About the Cities

Starting in Ossining, NY

Full guide →

Ossining is the name of both a village and a town in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.

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 33m. Total distance: 354.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.98 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.

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 17.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 250.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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