Origin
Ellery Center, NY
Morning in Ellery Center on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellery Center, NY to Busti, NY
Drive Time
29m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
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.
Busti, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Ellery Center, NY to Busti, NY covers 14 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 Dutch Hollow Road, Forest Avenue, NY 430 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Dutch Hollow Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.28 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7 miles from Ellery Center, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 14 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dutch Hollow Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dutch Hollow Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dutch Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Prather Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Dutch Hollow Road
Turn right onto Dutch Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.6 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Baker Street
At end of road, turn left onto Baker Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Prather Avenue
Turn left onto Prather Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
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~22m in
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Forest Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Forest Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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Busti-Stillwater Road
Turn sharp left onto Busti-Stillwater Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Hollow Road | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| Forest Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| NY 430 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Barrett Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Baker Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bemus-Ellery Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prather Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dutch Hollow Road
— 4.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellery Center, NY and Busti, NY.
1
Start on Bemus-Ellery Road
145 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bemus-Ellery Road
2
Turn right onto Dutch Hollow Road
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Dutch Hollow Road
3
Turn left onto NY 430
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 430
4
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Baker Street
371 ft
·
12 sec
·
Baker Street
6
Turn left onto Prather Avenue
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
Prather Avenue
7
Turn right onto Barrett Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrett Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto Forest Avenue
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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Forest Avenue
9
Turn sharp left onto Busti-Stillwater Road
52 ft
·
0 sec
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Busti-Stillwater Road
10
Arrive at destination
Busti-Stillwater 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 7 miles from Ellery Center, NY, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 14 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Busti, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ellery Center, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ellery Center, NY
This is one driving day of about 14 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ellery Center, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dutch Hollow Road for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7 mi from Ellery Center, NY · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7 miles from Ellery Center, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Busti, NY
The final approach into Busti, 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 Busti, 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
$2.28 one way
$4.56 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Busti, NY
Morning in Busti on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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 Ellery Center, NY to Busti, NY covers 14 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dutch Hollow Road, Forest Avenue, NY 430. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from Ellery Center, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.28 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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dutch Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (Prather Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ellery Center, NY to Busti, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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