Origin
Mapes, NY
Late night in Mapes on Thursday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mapes, NY to Friendship, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Friendship, NY
Samson Katt
Trip Overview
The drive from Mapes, NY to Friendship, NY covers 26 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverside Drive, Southern Tier Expressway, Stannards Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Riverside Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 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
13 miles from Mapes, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 26 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverside Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,701 ft
1,373 ft
Total Climb
429 ft
Total Descent
471 ft
Highest Point
1,701 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
327 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NY 19 / Stannards Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 19.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese 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
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
25.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
CR 20 / West Main Street
Turn left onto CR 20 / West Main 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 Mapes, NY to Friendship, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bolivar along the way.
Bolivar
24.5 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Drive | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Stannards Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Willets Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Wellsville Bypass | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Stone Dam Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Riverside Drive
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mapes, NY and Friendship, 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
Continue on NY 19
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on NY 19
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Riverside Drive
7
Turn left onto NY 19
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Schuyler Street
8
Continue on NY 19
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Willets Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 29
Toward NY 275: Friendship, Bolivar
12
Turn left onto NY 275
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 20
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 13 miles from Mapes, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 26 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13 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 Friendship, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Mapes, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mapes, NY
This is one driving day of about 26 miles and 40m.
At 26 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Riverside Drive for about 8.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13 mi from Mapes, NY · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13 miles from Mapes, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Friendship, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Friendship, 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
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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.
Destination
Friendship, NY
Late night in Friendship on Thursday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
7 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
40m 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 Friendship, NY covers 26 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverside Drive, Southern Tier Expressway, Stannards Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.28 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 is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 19.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Mapes, NY to Friendship, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bolivar along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,373 ft to 1,701 ft elevation with about 429 ft of total climbing.
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