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Trip from Lent Hill, NY to Bath, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

town in New York, United States

Bath, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lent Hill, NY to Bath, NY covers 21.6 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Genesee Expressway, Lent Hill Road, Southern Tier Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Genesee Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 33m highway drive covering 21.6 miles, with most of the trip on Genesee Expressway and Lent Hill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on Genesee Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 10.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,087 ft 1,104 ft

Total Climb

160 ft

Total Descent

1,144 ft

Highest Point

2,087 ft

Elevation Range

984 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Genesee Expressway and Lent Hill Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR35 / Lent Hill Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR35 / Lent Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (NY 371 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Cohocton Loon Lake Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR35 / Lent Hill Road

Turn left onto CR35 / Lent Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4
4.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | NY 371 / North Main Street

Turn left onto NY 371 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | Cohocton Loon Lake Road

Turn left onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road

Navigation decision point

6
20.1 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport

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

Exit 38 Toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
4
20.4 mi into trip | ~31m in | NY 415 / West Washington Street

Turn left onto NY 415 / West Washington 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 Lent Hill, NY to Bath, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hammondsport along the way.

Hammondsport

20.1 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Genesee Expressway 10.3 mi 11m
Lent Hill Road 4.1 mi 9m
Southern Tier Expressway 4 mi 4m
West Washington Street 1.2 mi 1m
Maple Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Cohocton Loon Lake Road 0.5 mi 1m
Warner Avenue 0.2 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Genesee Expressway — 10.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lent Hill, NY and Bath, NY.

1

Start on Mattice Road

64 ft · 8 sec · Mattice Road
2

Turn left onto CR35

4.1 mi · 9 min · Lent Hill Road
3

Continue on Warner Avenue

0.2 mi · 1 min · Warner Avenue
4

Turn left onto NY 371

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Main Street
5

Turn right onto NY 415

0.6 mi · 1 min · Maple Avenue
6

Turn left onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cohocton Loon Lake Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
8

Merge onto I 390

10 mi · 11 min · Genesee Expressway
9

Merge onto I 86

4.0 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 38 Toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
11

Turn left onto NY 415

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street
12

Arrive at destination

East Washington Street

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 10.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 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 21.6 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.8 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lent Hill, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lent Hill, NY

This is one driving day of about 21.6 miles and 33m.

At 21.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Genesee Expressway for about 10.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.8 mi from Lent Hill, NY · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Wheeler, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avoca, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bath, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bath, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.56 one way

$7.11 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.84 $7.69
premium $4.92 $4.19 $8.37
diesel $5.61 $4.77 $9.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Lent Hill, NY

Late night in Lent Hill on Thursday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bath, NY

Late night in Bath on Thursday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 13 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

10 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

33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lent Hill, NY to Bath, NY covers 21.6 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Genesee Expressway, Lent Hill Road, Southern Tier Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR35 / Lent Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (NY 371 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Cohocton Loon Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Lent Hill, NY to Bath, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hammondsport along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,104 ft to 2,087 ft elevation with about 160 ft of total climbing.

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