Origin
Ceres, NY
Late night in Ceres on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ceres, NY to Marshall, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ceres, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Marshall, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Ceres, NY to Marshall, NY covers 34.8 miles and takes about 58m 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, State Highway 305, Portville-Ceres Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.73 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
17.4 miles from Ceres, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Ceres, NY to Marshall, NY covers 34.8 miles and takes about 58m, 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 25 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 11.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,640 ft
1,421 ft
Total Climb
243 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
1,640 ft
~34.8 mi in
Elevation Range
220 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near NY 16 / North Union Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 10.9 miles (NY 16 / North Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11 miles (NY 16 / North Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (NY 16 / North Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 16 / North Union Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 16 / North Union Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 16 / North Union Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 16 / North Union Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 16 / North Union Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 16 / North Union Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 16 / North Union Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 16 / North Union Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NY 305: Cuba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 28
Toward NY 305: Cuba
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 305 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Portville-Ceres Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Olean-Portville Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Cloverleaf Road | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| East State Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Union Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ceres, NY and Marshall, NY.
1
Start on Ceres Road
9 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ceres Road
2
Turn left onto NY 417
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Portville-Ceres Road
3
Continue on NY 305; NY 417
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on NY 417
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Olean-Portville Road
5
Continue on NY 417
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
6
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Union Street
7
Continue on NY 16
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Union Street
8
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
9
Continue on NY 16
477 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Union Street
10
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
11
Continue on NY 16
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Union Street
12
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Union Street
13
Continue on NY 16
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Union Street
14
Enter roundabout onto NY 16
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Union Street
15
Continue on NY 16
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Union Street
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
18
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 28
Toward NY 305: Cuba
20
Turn left onto NY 305
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Genesee Street
21
Continue on NY 305
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 305
22
Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cloverleaf Road
23
Continue on Cloverleaf Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Cloverleaf Road
24
Turn right onto Crawford Creek Road
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Crawford Creek Road
25
Arrive at destination
Crawford Creek Road
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 17.4 miles from Ceres, NY, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 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 34.8 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marshall, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Ceres, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ceres, NY
This is one driving day of about 34.8 miles and 58m.
At 34.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 11.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Ceres, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Ceres, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marshall, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Marshall, 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
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Marshall, NY
Late night in Marshall on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
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
58m 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 Ceres, NY to Marshall, NY covers 34.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, State Highway 305, Portville-Ceres Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Ceres, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.73 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 34.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 10.9 miles (NY 16 / North Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11 miles (NY 16 / North Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (NY 16 / North Union Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Ceres, NY to Marshall, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,421 ft to 1,640 ft elevation with about 243 ft of total climbing.
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