Trip from Fredonia, NY to Ellery Center, NY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are State Highway 60, Ellery-Centralia Road, Sinclair Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Fredonia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Fredonia, NY to Ellery Center, NY?

The route from Fredonia, NY to Ellery Center, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

36m

Distance

25 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 34m ★

6 AM

0h 37m

8 AM

0h 43m

10 AM

0h 39m

12 PM

0h 38m

3 PM

0h 39m

5 PM

0h 43m

8 PM

0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fredonia, NY to Ellery Center, NY covers 25 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 60, Ellery-Centralia Road, Sinclair Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on State Highway 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Fredonia, NY to Ellery Center, NY covers 25 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 / Main 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 36m 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: near the start (US 20 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NY 60 / State Highway 60): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 20 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 20 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

3

1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

3

1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | NY 60 / State Highway 60

Merge onto NY 60 / State Highway 60

Merge point - match speed before joining

5

16.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3

16.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | County Touring Route 66 / Sinclair Drive

Turn left onto County Touring Route 66 / Sinclair Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 60	13.8 mi	17m
Ellery-Centralia Road	3.3 mi	7m
Sinclair Drive	2.3 mi	3m
Pickard Road	2 mi	2m
Main Street	1.4 mi	2m
Pickard Hill Road	1.2 mi	1m
North Main Street	0.7 mi	<1m
Bemus-Ellery Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 60 — 13.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, NY and Ellery Center, NY.

1

Start on Temple Street

74 ft · 8 sec · Temple Street

2

Turn left onto US 20

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

3

Turn right

456 ft · 6 sec

4

Merge onto NY 60

7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60

5

Continue on NY 60

0.7 mi · 51 sec · North Main Street

6

Continue on NY 60

6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 60

7

Take the exit

517 ft · 19 sec

8

Turn left onto County Touring Route 66

2.3 mi · 3 min · Sinclair Drive

9

Continue on Pickard Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Pickard Road

10

Continue on Pickard Hill Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pickard Hill Road

11

Turn left onto Ellery-Centralia Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Ellery-Centralia Road

12

Turn right onto Bemus-Ellery Road

145 ft · 3 sec · Bemus-Ellery Road

13

Arrive at destination

Bemus-Ellery Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.12 one way

$8.23 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$4.45	$8.90
premium	$4.92	$4.85	$9.69
diesel	$5.61	$5.52	$11.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.5	$2.63	$1.20
Efficient EV	6.3	$2.19	$1.00
EV Truck/SUV	10	$3.50	$1.60

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fredonia, NY

Afternoon in Fredonia on Thursday

Local time

3:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ellery Center, NY

Afternoon in Ellery Center on Thursday

Local time

3:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m 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 Fredonia, NY to Ellery Center, NY covers 25 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.