Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Central Square, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Richland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Central Square, NY to Richland, NY is 25.4 miles and takes about 35m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's ideal if you're looking for a quick transfer between these two points without much fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 18.5 mi | 21m |
| Richland Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| East Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rome Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Salina Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Richland-Orwell Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,128 veh/hr typical · worst 1,399
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Central Square, NY and Richland, NY.
Start on US 11
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto NY 49
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 13
Turn right onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Turn right onto CR 2
Turn slight left onto CR 2
Continue on County Route 48
Turn left onto North Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 2
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 13: Pulaski
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 11 / Salina Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR 2 / Richland-Orwell Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Central Square on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Rain Showers Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Richland on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is mostly highway, with 73% of the 25.4 miles on I 81. You'll experience a longest stretch of 18.5 miles on I 81 before transitioning to surface roads like Richland Road and East Avenue. Expect a good portion of the drive to be cruising on the interstate.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Richland Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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