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Trip from Browns Crossing, NY to Hornell, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

28m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

Downtown Browns Crossing, NY, NY

Browns Crossing, NY

Trap Typieee

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Hornell, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Browns Crossing, NY to Hornell, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Route 119, East Main Street, State Highway 36 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on County Route 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 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

7.1 miles from Browns Crossing, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Browns Crossing, NY to Hornell, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Route 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near NY 36 / State Highway 36.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (NY 36 / State Highway 36): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.2 miles (Seneca Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
7.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | NY 36 / State Highway 36

At end of road, turn right onto NY 36 / State Highway 36

Navigation decision point

5
14.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | Main Street

Turn sharp right onto Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
14.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | Seneca Street

Turn left onto Seneca Street

Navigation decision point

5
14.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Route 119 7.5 mi 18m
East Main Street 5.7 mi 8m
State Highway 36 1 mi 1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Seneca Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: County Route 119 — 7.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Browns Crossing, NY and Hornell, NY.

1

Start on CR 119

6.9 mi · 16 min · County Route 119
2

Continue on CR 119

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Route 119
3

At end of road, turn right onto NY 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 36
4

Continue on NY 36

5.7 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
5

Turn sharp right onto Main Street

193 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
6

Turn left onto Seneca Street

165 ft · 7 sec · Seneca Street
7

Turn right

97 ft · 7 sec
8

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 7.1 miles from Browns Crossing, NY, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.5 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 14 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.1 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hornell, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Browns Crossing, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Browns Crossing, NY

This is one driving day of about 14.3 miles and 28m.

At 14.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on County Route 119 for about 7.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.1 mi from Browns Crossing, NY · 17m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Fremont, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canisteo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Browns Crossing, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hornell, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hornell, 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

$2.35 one way

$4.71 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $2.55 $5.09
premium $4.92 $2.77 $5.54
diesel $5.61 $3.16 $6.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Browns Crossing, NY

Afternoon in Browns Crossing on Wednesday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hornell, NY

Afternoon in Hornell on Wednesday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

7 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

28m 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 Browns Crossing, NY to Hornell, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Route 119, East Main Street, State Highway 36. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Browns Crossing, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (NY 36 / State Highway 36): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.2 miles (Seneca Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Browns Crossing, NY to Hornell, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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