Origin
Worcester, NY
Afternoon in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, NY to Chapinville, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Chapinville, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, NY to Chapinville, NY covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 28, I 88, State Route 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on State Highway 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 47.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 28 and I 88. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on State Highway 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 28 and I 88. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 7 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (NY 28 / Gersoni Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 7 / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
14 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NY 28 / Gersoni Road
Turn right onto NY 28 / Gersoni Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
NY 28; NY 80 / Glen Avenue
Turn left onto NY 28; NY 80 / Glen Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
NY 51 / State Highway 51
Turn right onto NY 51 / State Highway 51
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 Worcester, NY to Chapinville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cooperstown along the way.
Cooperstown
14 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 28 | 19 mi | 28m |
| I 88 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| State Route 80 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 51 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Gersoni Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Glen Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 28
— 19 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, NY and Chapinville, NY.
1
Start on CR 39
39 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Hill Road
2
Turn left onto NY 7
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 88
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 88
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward NY 28 North: Colliersville, Cooperstown
7
Turn right onto NY 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gersoni Road
8
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
9
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on NY 28
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 28
11
Continue on NY 28
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Chestnut Street
12
Turn left onto NY 28; NY 80
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Avenue
13
Continue on NY 28; NY 80
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 28
14
Turn left onto NY 80; NY 205
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 80
15
Turn right onto NY 51
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 51
16
Turn left onto Chapin Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chapin Road
17
Arrive at destination
Chapin Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Worcester, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Worcester, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chapinville, NY
The final approach into Chapinville, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Chapinville, NY
Afternoon in Chapinville on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Milford, NY
24 mi in
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
5 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
1h 12m 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 Worcester, NY to Chapinville, NY covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 28, I 88, State Route 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Worcester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.75 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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (NY 28 / Gersoni Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Worcester, NY to Chapinville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Cooperstown along the way.
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