Origin
Dansville, NY
Evening in Dansville on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dansville, NY to Geneseo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dansville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Geneseo, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Dansville, NY to Geneseo, NY is 20.3 miles and takes about 26m via Genesee Expressway and local roads, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, especially if you're already in the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with about 70% of the route utilizing faster roads like the Genesee Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.2 miles on the Genesee Expressway, allowing for consistent speed. As you transition from the expressway to local roads like Geneseo-Mount Morris Road, the pace will naturally slow. Expect a functional drive, prioritizing reaching your destination efficiently over winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Genesee Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Genesee Expressway and Geneseo-Mount Morris Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NY 36 / Dock Street.
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 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 36 / Dock Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Commerce Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 36 / Dock Street
Turn right onto NY 36 / Dock Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Commerce Drive
Turn left onto Commerce Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth...
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NY 39 / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 39 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dansville, NY to Geneseo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
Letchworth Park
15.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee Expressway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Geneseo-Mount Morris Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Mount Morris Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ossian Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dock Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Foster Wheeler Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Genesee Expressway
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dansville, NY and Geneseo, NY.
1
Start on NY 36
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Ossian Street
2
Turn right onto NY 36
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Dock Street
3
Continue on NY 36
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Continue on NY 36
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Foster Wheeler Road
5
Turn left onto Commerce Drive
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
Commerce Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
7
Merge onto I 390
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Genesee Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
9
Turn right onto NY 408
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
10
Continue on NY 63
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
11
Continue on US 20A; NY 39
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
12
Continue on US 20A; NY 39
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Street
13
Turn left onto NY 39
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
NY 39
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
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
Geneseo, NY
Evening in Geneseo on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
1 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
26m 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 Dansville, NY to Geneseo, NY covers 20.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Genesee Expressway, Geneseo-Mount Morris Road, Mount Morris 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 10.1 miles from Dansville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 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 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 36 / Dock Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Commerce Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Dansville, NY to Geneseo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
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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