Alfred, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Alfred, NY have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 310 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Alfred, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
367.5 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
6h 17m
Manhattan, NY
Plan Around Alfred, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Alfred, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Alfred, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Alfred, NY
Driving from Alfred, NY
The typical drive from Alfred, NY covers about 310 miles and takes around 6h 22m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 311 miles (6h 27m), while the shortest is just 310 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Alfred, NY include Manhattan, NY (311 mi, 6h 17m) and Brooklyn, NY (309.8 mi, 6h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 310-mile trip from Alfred, NY, budget about $49 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Alfred, NY and 3 routes heading into Alfred, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 310 to 311 miles.
The longest mapped route from Alfred, NY covers 311 miles and takes approximately 6h 27m. Shorter options start at just 310 miles.
The average route from Alfred, NY runs about 310 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 310-mile trip from Alfred, NY costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Alfred, NY include Manhattan, NY and Brooklyn, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Alfred, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,632
Median Income
$45,357
Median Home Value
$169,100
Median Age
20.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Alfred, NY at a Glance
Founded
1808
Elevation
1,778 ft
Area
12 mi²
Notable People from Alfred, NY
A sampling of people born in Alfred, NY.
Alfred Allen
1866–1947
Silent film actor, author (1866-1947)
City data from Wikidata (Q4722174), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Alfred, NY
Alfred, the home of Alfred University is a small town in Allegany County in the Southern Tier of New York.
Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, ☏ +1 607-871-2115. Alfred University has a pretty campus, including some historic buildings. It's worth visiting if you are in the area.
Travel tips adapted from Alfred (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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