Origin
Bonny Hill, NY
Evening in Bonny Hill on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonny Hill, NY to Painted Post, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Painted Post, NY
Douglas Schneiders
Trip Overview
The drive from Bonny Hill, NY to Painted Post, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Harrison Road, Babcock Hollow Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
10.4 miles from Bonny Hill, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and Harrison Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Harrison Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward NY 415: Painted Post
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43
Toward NY 415: Painted Post
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West High Street
Turn right onto West High Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Harrison Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Babcock Hollow Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Victory Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rand Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Steuben Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonny Hill, NY and Painted Post, NY.
1
Start on Harrison Road
2.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Harrison Road
2
Turn straight onto CR 11
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Babcock Hollow Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
4
Merge onto I 86
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 43
Toward NY 415: Painted Post
6
Keep slight left at fork
107 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left onto NY 415
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
8
Turn right onto Steuben Street
80 ft
·
6 sec
·
Steuben Street
9
Turn right onto West High Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West High Street
10
Turn left onto Rand Avenue
287 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rand Avenue
11
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 10.4 miles from Bonny Hill, NY, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 20.8 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.4 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Painted Post, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Bonny Hill, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bonny Hill, NY
This is one driving day of about 20.8 miles and 34m.
At 20.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 14.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.4 mi from Bonny Hill, NY · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from Bonny Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Painted Post, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Painted Post, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
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
Painted Post, NY
Evening in Painted Post on Wednesday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
18 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bonny Hill, NY to Painted Post, NY covers 20.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Harrison Road, Babcock Hollow Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Bonny Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bonny Hill, NY to Painted Post, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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