Origin
Maine, NY
Late night in Maine on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maine, 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
46m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maine, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Belden, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Maine, NY to Belden, NY is 25.5 miles and takes about 46m via I 88, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. You'll find this route simple to navigate, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 88 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| West Chenango Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| East Maine Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Commercial Drive | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| NY 7 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Castle Creek Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 26 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Chenango Bridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 88
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maine, NY and Belden, NY.
1
Start on NY 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Center-Maine Highway
2
Continue on NY 26
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Union Center-Maine Highway
3
Continue on NY 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 26
4
Turn right onto CR 45
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Maine Road
5
Turn left onto CR 112
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Commercial Drive
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 89
338 ft
·
9 sec
·
Upper Stella Ireland Road
7
Continue on CR 104
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Chenango Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Castle Creek Road
9
Turn left onto NY 12
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Upper Front Street
10
Take the exit
396 ft
·
10 sec
11
Merge onto NY 12A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chenango Bridge Road
12
Turn sharp left onto Towpath Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Towpath Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
14
Merge onto I 88; NY 7
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 88; NY 7
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 5
Toward Martin Hill Road, Belden
16
Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Hill Road
17
Turn right onto NY 7
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 7
18
Arrive at destination
NY 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 112 / Commercial Drive
Turn left onto CR 112 / Commercial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 89 / Upper Stella Ireland Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 89 / Upper Stella Ireland Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Towpath Road
Turn sharp left onto Towpath Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
22.9 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
23.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Martin Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belden, NY
Late night in Belden on Sunday
Local time
3:30 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
16 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
46m 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 mixed drive, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 88, West Chenango Road, and East Maine Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 9.1 miles on I 88, offering a chance to maintain highway speeds. As you transition between these roads, expect the driving character to shift, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road conditions.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on I 88.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near CR 112 / Commercial Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 5 miles (CR 112 / Commercial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 89 / Upper Stella Ireland Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (Towpath Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
About the Cities
Starting in Maine, NY
Full guide →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 46m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 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 5 miles (CR 112 / Commercial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (CR 89 / Upper Stella Ireland Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (Towpath Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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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