Origin
Chapinville, NY
Afternoon in Chapinville on Thursday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chapinville, NY to Pittsfield, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chapinville, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Pittsfield, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chapinville, NY to Pittsfield, NY covers 10.7 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 80, State Highway 51, East Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on State Route 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 10.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 80 and State Highway 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.3 miles on State Route 80.
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 Route 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 80 and State Highway 51. 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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chapinville, NY to Pittsfield, NY is easy. At 19m with 72% 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 51; NY 80 / State Highway 51): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 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
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 51; NY 80 / State Highway 51
At end of road, turn right onto NY 51; NY 80 / State Highway 51
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 80 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 51 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chapin Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 80
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapinville, NY and Pittsfield, 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 right onto NY 51; NY 80
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 51
4
Turn straight onto NY 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 80
5
Continue on NY 80
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Street
6
Continue on NY 80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
7
Continue on NY 80
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 80
8
Arrive at destination
NY 80
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.4 mi from Chapinville, NY · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.4 miles from Chapinville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittsfield, NY
The final approach into Pittsfield, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pittsfield, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Pittsfield, NY
Afternoon in Pittsfield on Thursday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
19m 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 Pittsfield, NY covers 10.7 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 80, State Highway 51, East Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.76 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 Pittsfield, NY is easy. At 19m with 72% 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 51; NY 80 / State Highway 51): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chapinville, NY to Pittsfield, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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