Hornell, NY Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Hornell, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 217 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Hornell, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
338.5 mi
Babylon, NY
Quickest Drive
40m
Cold Springs, NY
Plan Around Hornell, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Hornell, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Hornell, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hornell, NY
Driving from Hornell, NY
On average, trips departing from Hornell, NY run 217 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 30m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 339 miles (6h 52m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Hornell, NY include Babylon, NY (338.5 mi, 6h 52m), Queens, NY (308.1 mi, 6h 23m), Brooklyn, NY (301.8 mi, 6h 16m), New York City, NY (294.7 mi, 6h 2m), and Bonny Hill, NY (32.5 mi, 47m). 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 217-mile trip from Hornell, NY, budget about $34 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Hornell, NY and 2 routes heading into Hornell, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 339 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hornell, NY covers 339 miles and takes approximately 6h 52m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Hornell, NY runs about 217 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 217-mile trip from Hornell, NY costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hornell, NY include Babylon, NY, Queens, NY, Brooklyn, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hornell, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,173
Median Income
$46,321
Median Home Value
$86,600
Median Age
40.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Hornell, NY at a Glance
Founded
1790
Elevation
1,161 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Hornell, NY
A sampling of people born in Hornell, NY.
Bill Pullman
1953
American actor (born 1953)
Frank Kelly Freas
1922–2005
American artist (1922-2005)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hornell, NY.
Hornell Armory
armory in Hornell, United States of America
Temple Beth-El
synagogue in Hornell, New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q1378011), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Hornell, NY
Hornell is a city in the USA state of New York.
Racalto's - A casual bar/bistro restaurant offering a huge menu of an eclectic mix of foods. +1 585-610-5269
Days Inn - Convenient to I-86/NY-17 (The Southern Tier Expressway). Basic with very limited amenities. Continental breakfast included. 3 miles from Downtown, and 1 mile from restaurants. Econo Lodge - Basic with some amenities. Popular restaurant on site. 1 mile from I-86/NY-17 (The Southern Tier Expressway) and 1.5 miles from Downtown. Best Western Maple City Inn - Located in Downtown, three miles from the Southern Tier Expressway. Has an indoor pool.
The only easy way to get to Hornell. Easily accessible via I-86/NY-17 (The Southern Tier Expressway) or from I-390 via Dansville, NY.
A car is necessary for getting around Hornell as well as the region as a whole.
Travel tips adapted from Hornell 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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