Origin
Chapinville, NY
Afternoon in Chapinville on Thursday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chapinville, NY to Richfield Springs, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chapinville, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Richfield Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Chapinville, NY to Richfield Springs, NY covers 19.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 28, State Route 80, State Highway 51 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on State Highway 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 19.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 28 and State Route 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on State Highway 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 28 and State Route 80. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NY 51 / State Highway 51.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chapinville, NY to Richfield Springs, NY is easy. At 35m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NY 51 / State Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 80 / State Route 80): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 20 / Main Street): 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.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 51 / State Highway 51
Turn right onto NY 51 / State Highway 51
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 80 / State Route 80
At end of road, turn left onto NY 80 / State Route 80
Navigation decision point
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 20 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 28 | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| State Route 80 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 51 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Lake Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chapin Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 28
— 8.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapinville, NY and Richfield Springs, NY.
1
Start on Chapin Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapin Road
2
Turn right onto NY 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 51
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 80
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 80
4
Continue on NY 28
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 28
5
Continue on NY 28
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Lake Road
6
Continue on NY 28
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Prospect Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 20
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
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
Richfield Springs, NY
Afternoon in Richfield Springs on Thursday
Local time
12:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
19 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
35m 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 Chapinville, NY to Richfield Springs, NY covers 19.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 28, State Route 80, State Highway 51. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Chapinville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.26 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 Chapinville, NY to Richfield Springs, NY is easy. At 35m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NY 51 / State Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 80 / State Route 80): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles (US 20 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chapinville, NY to Richfield Springs, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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