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Trip from Lindley, NY to Bonny Hill, NY

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

town in New York, USA

Lindley, NY

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Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

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.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 6/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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 | CR 115 / County Route 115

Turn left onto CR 115 / County Route 115

Navigation decision point

6
4.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 99 North, US 15 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 15 North
7
10 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 15

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

Exit 12 Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Jamestown, Roches...
5
26.2 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Bath

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 39 Toward Bath
4
26.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | CR 11 / Babcock Hollow Road

Turn left onto CR 11 / Babcock Hollow 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.

Between Lindley, NY and Bonny Hill, NY, road signs point toward Rochester and Bath.

Rochester

10 mi in | ~13m | via US 15

Bath

26.2 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 15.3 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindley, NY and Bonny Hill, NY.

1

Start on Morgan Creek Road

132 ft · 12 sec · Morgan Creek Road
2

Turn left onto CR 115

3.7 mi · 5 min · County Route 115
3

Continue on CR 115

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Indian Hills Road
4

Turn left onto CR 5

0.2 mi · 30 sec · County Route 5
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 15 North
6

Merge onto I 99; US 15

5.4 mi · 6 min · I 99; US 15
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 15
Exit 12 Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Jamestown, Rochester
8

Merge onto I 86

15 mi · 17 min · Southern Tier Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 39 Toward Bath
10

Turn left onto CR 11

2.1 mi · 3 min · Babcock Hollow Road
11

Turn straight onto Harrison Road

2.7 mi · 10 min · Harrison Road
12

Arrive at destination

Harrison 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 15.6 miles from Lindley, NY, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 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.

Before You Leave

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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.

At 31.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 15.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.6 mi from Lindley, NY · 20m into the drive

Downtown Gang Mills, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gang Mills, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Bath, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gang Mills, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Lindley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bonny Hill, NY

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.15 one way

$10.30 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lindley, NY

Evening in Lindley on Wednesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bonny Hill, NY

Evening in Bonny Hill on Wednesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

47m 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 Lindley, NY to Bonny Hill, NY covers 31.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, I 99, County Route 115. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Lindley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.15 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 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.
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.
Between Lindley, NY and Bonny Hill, NY, road signs point toward Rochester and Bath.

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