Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hornell, NY
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Bonny Hill, NY
Peter Olexa
Hornell to Bonny Hill is 32.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Southern Tier Expressway and County Route 10, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York, making it a straightforward hop between two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and focus on major roadways, it’s a practical option for a quick transit or a brief segment of a larger journey. You'll find it to be a convenient way to cover a small distance without significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| County Route 10 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Maple City Drive North | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Bonny Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| West Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cameron Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hornell, NY and Bonny Hill, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Seneca Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto NY 21; NY 36
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 415
Turn right onto Pine Street
Continue on Cameron Street
Continue on CR 10
Turn left onto Bonny Road
Continue on Harrison Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Hornell, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Seneca Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NY 415 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| premium | $5.24 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Hornell on Thursday
Local time
1:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Bonny Hill on Thursday
Local time
1:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
77°F
Wheeler, NY
16 mi in
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 primarily highway-focused, with 78% of the journey on faster roads like the Southern Tier Expressway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 20.3 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition, County Route 10 and Maple City Drive North will introduce you to more local road characteristics. Expect a drive that balances efficient highway travel with a brief introduction to county and city driving.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and County Route 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seneca Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m 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 (Seneca Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,248 ft
Total Descent
653 ft
Highest Point
1,757 ft
~30.2 mi in
Elevation Range
654 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hornell, NY to Bonny Hill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hammondsport along the way.
Hammondsport
Founded 1790
Hornell is a city in the USA state of New York.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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