Origin
Mendon, NY
Afternoon in Mendon on Friday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mendon, NY to Mumford, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mendon, NY
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Mumford, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Mendon to Mumford is 20.3 miles and takes about 35m via Rush-Mendon Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local experience. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a leisurely afternoon trip or as part of a larger regional exploration. You won't encounter any major highways, keeping the focus on the local landscape and community feel. Plan for a relaxed journey without the stress of long distances or complex navigation.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating county roads for the entire 20.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Rush-Mendon Road. This route involves frequent turns and changes in direction, so stay attentive to your navigation. The roads are generally well-maintained local routes, providing a clear sense of the rural New York setting. It’s a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than on a high-speed transit.
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.
Rush-Mendon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 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 3.9 miles in near NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mendon, NY to Mumford, NY is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles (NY 251 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road
Enter roundabout onto NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 251 / River Road
Turn right onto NY 251 / River Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NY 383 / Caledonia Avenue
Turn left onto NY 383 / Caledonia Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
19.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR 178 / Twin Bridge Road
Turn left onto CR 178 / Twin Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rush-Mendon Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Scottsville-Mumford Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Rush-Scottsville Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Quaker Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Caledonia Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rush-Mendon Road
— 7.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mendon, NY and Mumford, NY.
1
Start on NY 251
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Victor-Mendon Road
2
Continue on NY 251
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Rush-Mendon Road
3
Enter roundabout onto NY 251
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rush-Mendon Road
4
Continue on NY 251
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rush-Mendon Road
5
Continue on NY 251
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Rush-Scottsville Road
6
Continue on NY 251
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quaker Road
7
Turn right onto NY 251
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto NY 383
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Caledonia Avenue
10
Continue on NY 383
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Scottsville-Mumford Road
11
Turn left onto CR 178
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Twin Bridge Road
12
Continue on CR 145
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
13
Arrive at destination
CR 145
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Mumford, NY
Afternoon in Mumford on Friday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Mendon, NY to Mumford, NY covers 20.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rush-Mendon Road, Scottsville-Mumford Road, Rush-Scottsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Mendon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 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 Mendon, NY to Mumford, NY is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles (NY 251 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mendon, NY to Mumford, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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