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Trip from Mapes, NY to Sanford, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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

Downtown Sanford, NY, NY

Sanford, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Mapes, NY to Sanford, NY covers 25.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bolivar Road, Bolivar-Allentown Road, Stannards Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on Bolivar Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 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

12.5 miles from Mapes, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 25.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bolivar Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 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 0.9 miles in near NY 19 / Stannards Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Mapes, NY to Sanford, NY is easy. At 42m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NY 19 / Stannards Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NY 19; NY 417 / Wellsville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (NY 417 / Bolivar Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

3
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | NY 19 / Stannards Road

Turn left onto NY 19 / Stannards Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | NY 19; NY 417 / Wellsville Bypass

Turn left onto NY 19; NY 417 / Wellsville Bypass

Navigation decision point

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | NY 417 / Bolivar Road

Turn left onto NY 417 / Bolivar Road

Navigation decision point

3
19.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | NY 417 / Main Street

Turn left onto NY 417 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
24.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | Sanford Hollow Road

Turn right onto Sanford Hollow Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bolivar Road 6.5 mi 9m
Bolivar-Allentown Road 5.5 mi 8m
Stannards Road 4.4 mi 7m
Main Street 3.8 mi 6m
Wellsville Bypass 1.5 mi 2m
Stone Dam Road 0.9 mi 2m
Portville-Ceres Road 0.7 mi 1m
Wellsville Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bolivar Road — 6.5 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mapes, NY and Sanford, NY.

1

Start on Stone Dam Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Stone Dam Road
2

Turn left onto NY 19

4.4 mi · 7 min · Stannards Road
3

Continue on NY 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto NY 19; NY 417

1.5 mi · 2 min · Wellsville Bypass
5

Turn left onto NY 417

6.5 mi · 9 min · Bolivar Road
6

Continue on NY 417

5.5 mi · 8 min · Bolivar-Allentown Road
7

Continue on NY 417

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Wellsville Street
8

Turn left onto NY 417

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
9

Continue on NY 417

0.3 mi · 36 sec · State Highway 417
10

Continue on NY 417

3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
11

Continue on NY 417

0.7 mi · 1 min · Portville-Ceres Road
12

Turn right onto Sanford Hollow Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sanford Hollow Road
13

Arrive at destination

Sanford Hollow 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 12.5 miles from Mapes, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 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 25 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.5 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Mapes, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mapes, NY

This is one driving day of about 25.1 miles and 42m.

At 25.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Bolivar Road for about 6.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.5 mi from Mapes, NY · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Carroll, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Scio, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.5 miles from Mapes, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sanford, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sanford, 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

$4.13 one way

$8.26 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.47 $8.94
premium $4.92 $4.86 $9.73
diesel $5.61 $5.54 $11.08

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: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.64 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.51 $1.61

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 13, 2026

Origin

Mapes, NY

Late night in Mapes on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sanford, NY

Late night in Sanford on Thursday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

24 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

42m 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 Mapes, NY to Sanford, NY covers 25.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bolivar Road, Bolivar-Allentown Road, Stannards Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Mapes, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.13 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 Mapes, NY to Sanford, NY is easy. At 42m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NY 19 / Stannards Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (NY 19; NY 417 / Wellsville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (NY 417 / Bolivar Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mapes, NY to Sanford, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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