Origin
Alfred, NY
Afternoon in Alfred on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alfred, NY to Mapes, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alfred, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alfred, NY to Mapes, NY covers 19.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Valley Road, Stannards Road, Andover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Elm Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near NY 417 / Andover Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alfred, NY to Mapes, NY is easy. At 39m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (NY 417 / Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (NY 19 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (Stone Dam Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 417 / Andover Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 417 / Andover Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NY 19 / South Main Street
Turn left onto NY 19 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
18.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Stone Dam Road
Turn right onto Stone Dam Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Valley Road | 5.7 mi | 13m |
| Stannards Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Andover Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Jericho Hill Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Stone Dam Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 417 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Elm Valley Road
— 5.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alfred, NY and Mapes, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Jericho Hill Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Hill Road
3
Continue on CR 12
5.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Elm Valley Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 417
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Andover Road
5
Continue on NY 417
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Dyke Street
6
Turn straight onto NY 417
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 417
7
Turn left onto NY 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on NY 19
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Stannards Road
9
Turn right onto Stone Dam Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stone Dam Road
10
Arrive at destination
Stone Dam Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Mapes, NY
Afternoon in Mapes on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alfred, NY to Mapes, NY covers 19.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Valley Road, Stannards Road, Andover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Alfred, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alfred, NY to Mapes, NY is easy. At 39m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (NY 417 / Andover Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (NY 19 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles (Stone Dam Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alfred, NY to Mapes, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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