Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 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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South Addison, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Hornell to South Addison is 31.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via State Highway 417, State Highway 36, and Maple City Drive, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given the brief duration and minimal mileage, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a relaxing afternoon drive without requiring an overnight stay. It's a practical option when you need to get from point A to B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 417 | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 36 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| Maple City Drive | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| South Addison Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Seneca Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Smith Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hornell, NY and South Addison, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Seneca Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto NY 36
Continue on NY 36
Turn straight onto NY 417
Turn left onto South Addison Road
Turn left onto South Smith 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.8 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.
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.6 — 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
Turn left onto South Addison Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Smith Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $5.28 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
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
Afternoon in Hornell on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in South Addison on Saturday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Isolated Rain Showers
39°F
Jasper, 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 mostly highway, with 81% of the 31.6 miles on faster roads like State Highway 417. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.1 miles on State Highway 417 before transitioning to surface roads like State Highway 36 and Maple City Drive. Expect a good amount of highway cruising before you reach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 417 and State Highway 36. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seneca Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hornell, NY to South Addison, NY is easy. At 48m with 81% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 31.5 miles (South Addison Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
682 ft
Total Descent
778 ft
Highest Point
1,815 ft
~15.8 mi in
Elevation Range
749 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Hornell, NY
Cuisine: american;barbecue
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Hornell, NY
Cuisine: chinese
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
Hornell, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Hours: We 13:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-12:00
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 48m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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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