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Trip from Middlefield, NY to Chapinville, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
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 Middlefield, NY, NY

Middlefield, NY

Illya Goloborodko

Downtown Chapinville, NY, NY

Chapinville, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Middlefield, NY to Chapinville, NY covers 22.1 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 State Route 80, State Highway 28, County Highway 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on State Route 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 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

11 miles from Middlefield, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 42m highway drive covering 22.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 80 and State Highway 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.5 miles on State Route 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 80 and State Highway 28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NY 166.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NY 166): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CR 52 / County Highway 52): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (County Road 33): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 166

Turn left onto NY 166

Navigation decision point

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR 52 / County Highway 52

Turn right onto CR 52 / County Highway 52

Navigation decision point

3
5.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | County Road 33

Turn right onto County Road 33

Navigation decision point

5
6.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | NY 80 / Chestnut Street

Turn sharp left onto NY 80 / Chestnut Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
20.5 mi into trip | ~38m in | NY 51 / State Highway 51

Turn right onto NY 51 / State Highway 51

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 80 8.5 mi 14m
State Highway 28 4.3 mi 6m
County Highway 52 3.3 mi 8m
NY 166 1.7 mi 3m
State Highway 51 1.3 mi 2m
Glen Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
County Highway 35 0.7 mi 1m
Susquehanna Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Route 80 — 8.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlefield, NY and Chapinville, NY.

1

Start on CR 35

57 ft · 7 sec · County Highway 35
2

Continue on CR 35

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Highway 35
3

Turn left onto NY 166

1.7 mi · 3 min · NY 166
4

Turn right onto CR 52

2.9 mi · 6 min · County Highway 52
5

Turn right onto County Road 33

169 ft · 4 sec · County Road 33
6

Turn slight left onto County Highway 52

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Highway 52
7

Continue on Susquehanna Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Susquehanna Avenue
8

Turn sharp left onto NY 80

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
9

Turn right onto NY 28; NY 80

0.9 mi · 2 min · Glen Avenue
10

Continue on NY 28; NY 80

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28
11

Turn left onto NY 80; NY 205

8.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 80
12

Turn right onto NY 51

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 51
13

Turn left onto Chapin Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Chapin Road
14

Arrive at destination

Chapin 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 11 miles from Middlefield, NY, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.5 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 22 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Middlefield, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Middlefield, NY

This is one driving day of about 22.1 miles and 42m.

At 22.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on State Route 80 for about 8.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11 mi from Middlefield, NY · 22m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Burlington, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hartwick, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11 miles from Middlefield, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chapinville, NY

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

$3.64 one way

$7.28 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.93 $7.87
premium $4.92 $4.28 $8.57
diesel $5.61 $4.88 $9.76

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

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Middlefield, NY

Late night in Middlefield on Thursday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chapinville, NY

Late night in Chapinville on Thursday

Local time

1:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

10 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

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 Middlefield, NY to Chapinville, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 80, State Highway 28, County Highway 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 miles from Middlefield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.64 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 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NY 166): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (CR 52 / County Highway 52): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (County Road 33): Navigation decision point.
The route from Middlefield, NY to Chapinville, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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