Origin
Chapinville, NY
Morning in Chapinville on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chapinville, NY to Richfield, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
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 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chapinville, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Richfield, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chapinville, NY to Richfield, NY covers 13.7 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 51, County Highway 24, Ryder Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on State Highway 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 13.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 51 and County Highway 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on State Highway 51.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 51 and County Highway 24. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NY 51 / State Highway 51.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m 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 0.3 miles (NY 51 / State Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (CR 23 / Ryder Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (CR 24 / County Highway 24): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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 left onto NY 51 / State Highway 51
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 23 / Ryder Valley Road
Turn right onto CR 23 / Ryder Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 24 / County Highway 24
Turn left onto CR 24 / County Highway 24
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
CR 25 / County Highway 25
At end of road, turn right onto CR 25 / County Highway 25
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 51 | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| County Highway 24 | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| Ryder Valley Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Chapin Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| County Highway 25 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 51
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapinville, NY and Richfield, NY.
1
Start on Chapin Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapin Road
2
Turn left onto NY 51
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 51
3
Turn right onto CR 23
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Ryder Valley Road
4
Turn left onto CR 24
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway 24
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 25
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Highway 25
6
Arrive at destination
CR 25
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.26 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
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.
Destination
Richfield, NY
Morning in Richfield on Saturday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
4 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
29m 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, NY covers 13.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 51, County Highway 24, Ryder Valley 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 6.9 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 $2.26 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.
This is a straightforward 29m 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 0.3 miles (NY 51 / State Highway 51): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (CR 23 / Ryder Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (CR 24 / County Highway 24): Navigation decision point.
The route from Chapinville, NY to Richfield, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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