Origin
Johnson City, NY
Morning in Johnson City on Sunday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnson City, 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
31m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnson City, NY
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Belden, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Johnson City to Belden is 20.3 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 88, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily on major highways within New York's Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on I 88, also known as the Southern Tier Expressway, with a brief transition onto NY 7. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick commute or a segment of a larger journey, offering minimal travel time and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 88 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NY 7 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| I 81 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Martin Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| NY 201 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 88
— 11.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnson City, NY and Belden, NY.
1
Start on this road
168 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
43 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Harrison Street
166 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harrison Street
4
Turn left onto NY 17C
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
6
Turn straight onto NY 201
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
NY 201
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward NY 17 East: Binghamton
8
Merge onto NY 17
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 72A
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
10
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 88
Toward I 88 East: Albany
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 5
Toward Martin Hill Road, Belden
13
Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Hill Road
14
Turn right onto NY 7
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 7
15
Arrive at destination
NY 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72A
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 88
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88 toward I 88 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 88 East: Albany
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Belden on Sunday
Local time
10:22 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
31m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing high-speed roads like I 88 and NY 7. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.8 miles on I 88, allowing for consistent travel speeds. The profile suggests a mostly uninterrupted highway experience, meaning fewer turns and traffic lights compared to local roads. Expect a driving personality characterized by efficient travel and minimal distractions, as you'll be on expressways for the majority of the trip.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on I 88.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 88 and Southern Tier Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 20.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Johnson City, NY to Belden, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in Johnson City, NY
Full guide →Founded 1892
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.
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 31m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on I 88. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Belden, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 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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