Origin
Binghamton, NY
Late night in Binghamton on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Binghamton, NY to Belden, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Binghamton, NY
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Belden, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Binghamton, NY to Belden, NY is 17.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 88, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick transfer or an extension to another journey. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the interstate, making for a predictable and efficient transit. Consider this route when you need a simple, no-fuss connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 88 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Brandywine Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| NY 7 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Court Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Martin Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brandywine Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 88
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Binghamton, NY and Belden, NY.
1
Start on NY 17C
109 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 11
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Court Street
3
Enter roundabout onto US 11
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Court Street
4
Continue on US 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
5
Turn left onto NY 7
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Brandywine Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto NY 363
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Brandywine Highway
7
Continue on I 88; NY 7
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 88; NY 7
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 5
Toward Martin Hill Road, Belden
9
Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Hill Road
10
Turn right onto NY 7
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 7
11
Arrive at destination
NY 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11 / Court Street
Enter roundabout onto US 11 / Court Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 7 / Brandywine Avenue
Turn left onto NY 7 / Brandywine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Martin Hill Road, Belden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward Martin Hill Road, Belden
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Martin Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Belden, NY
Late night in Belden on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
7 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 53% of it on highways. You'll experience 7.7 miles on I 88 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, indicating a significant portion of your journey will be on this main artery. The Brandywine Highway and NY 7 will also feature, likely offering a change of pace from the interstate. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination. The drive progresses efficiently, with the interstate forming the backbone of the trip.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on I 88.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11 / Court 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 27m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Court Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (NY 7 / Brandywine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Binghamton, NY
Full guide →Founded 1834
Binghamton is a city of 48,000 people (2020) in upstate New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. It is the cultural and financial center of the Greater Binghamton Metropolitan Area and is the Broome County seat. Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities" with Endicott and Johnson City. Binghamton has many fantastic examples of Romanesque Revival Architecture in the city's center; for this, and for its collection of ornate mansions and nice homes, it's known as the Parlor City. The Binghamton area is also known as the Carousel Capital of America, home to 6 of the remaining 150 antique carousels in the nation. Other historic attractions are the Roberson Museum, Kopernik Space Center, and the Ross Park Zoo. Rod Serling, the screenwriter and television producer, was born here, and the regional sandwich known as the "spiedie" was created here.
Top landmarks
- • Alfred Dunk House — historic house in Binghamton, New York
- • Forum Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Binghamton, New York, United States
- • Building at 171–177 Clinton Street — Historic building in Binghamton, New York, USA
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on I 88. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Court Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (NY 7 / Brandywine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belden, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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