Origin
Lindley, NY
Evening in Lindley on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindley, NY
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The drive from Lindley, NY to Bonny Hill, NY covers 31.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, I 99, County Route 115 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.15 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
15.6 miles from Lindley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
This is a 47m highway drive covering 31.3 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and I 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 99. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 115 / County Route 115.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 (CR 115 / County Route 115): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto CR 115 / County Route 115
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 99 North, US 15 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15 toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Jamestown, Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Bath
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto CR 11 / Babcock Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lindley, NY and Bonny Hill, NY, road signs point toward Rochester and Bath.
Rochester
Bath
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| I 99 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| County Route 115 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Harrison Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Babcock Hollow Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 15 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Indian Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Route 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lindley, NY and Bonny Hill, NY.
Start on Morgan Creek Road
Turn left onto CR 115
Continue on CR 115
Turn left onto CR 5
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 99; US 15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15
Merge onto I 86
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 11
Turn straight onto Harrison Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonny Hill, NY than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Lindley, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lindley, NY
This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Lindley, NY · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Lindley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bonny Hill, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lindley on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Bonny Hill on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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