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Trip from Hume, NY to Ceres, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

43.8 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

Downtown Hume, NY, NY

Hume, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Ceres, NY, NY

Ceres, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Hume, NY to Ceres, NY covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Genesee Street, Transit Hill Road, Pennsylvania Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on South Genesee Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 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

21.9 miles from Hume, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 43.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Genesee Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 19.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hume, NY to Ceres, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 19): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 19 / South Genesee Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 19

Turn right onto NY 19

Navigation decision point

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | NY 19 / South Genesee Street

Turn right onto NY 19 / South Genesee Street

Navigation decision point

3
19.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
24.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward NY 275: Friendship, Bolivar

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 29 Toward NY 275: Friendship, Bolivar
4
43.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | Ceres Road

Turn left onto Ceres Road

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 Hume, NY to Ceres, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bolivar along the way.

Bolivar

24.7 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Genesee Street 11.9 mi 17m
Transit Hill Road 6 mi 8m
Pennsylvania Avenue 5.9 mi 10m
Main Street 5.8 mi 10m
Southern Tier Expressway 4.9 mi 5m
East Notch Road 3.6 mi 6m
Portville-Ceres Road 3.2 mi 5m
NY 19 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: South Genesee Street — 11.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hume, NY and Ceres, NY.

1

Start on CR 23

0.1 mi · 21 sec · County Road 23
2

Turn right onto NY 19

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 19
3

Turn right onto NY 19

12 mi · 17 min · South Genesee Street
4

Continue on NY 19

6.0 mi · 8 min · Transit Hill Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
6

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

4.9 mi · 5 min · Southern Tier Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 29 Toward NY 275: Friendship, Bolivar
8

Turn left onto NY 275

5.9 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
9

Turn straight onto NY 275

3.6 mi · 6 min · East Notch Road
10

Continue on NY 275

2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
11

Continue on NY 417

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Highway 417
12

Continue on NY 417

3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
13

Continue on NY 417

3.2 mi · 5 min · Portville-Ceres Road
14

Turn left onto Ceres Road

9 ft · 0 sec · Ceres Road
15

Arrive at destination

Ceres 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 21.9 miles from Hume, NY, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 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 10 miles or 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.9 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ceres, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hume, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hume, NY

This is one driving day of about 43.8 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Hume, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Genesee Street for about 11.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from Hume, NY · 32m into the drive

town in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belfast, NY

22 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

Caneadea, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Friendship, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Hume, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ceres, NY

The final approach into Ceres, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.21 one way

$14.42 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.80 $15.59
premium $4.92 $8.49 $16.98
diesel $5.61 $9.67 $19.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.60 $2.10
Efficient EV 11 0 $3.83 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Hume, NY

Evening in Hume on Wednesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ceres, NY

Evening in Ceres on Wednesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Belfast, NY

22 mi in

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

9 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

1h 9m 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 Hume, NY to Ceres, NY covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Genesee Street, Transit Hill Road, Pennsylvania Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Hume, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 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 Hume, NY to Ceres, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 15% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 19): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 19 / South Genesee Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Hume, NY to Ceres, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bolivar along the way.

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