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Trip from Mendon, NY to Mumford, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

20.3 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Mendon, NY

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Downtown Mumford, NY, NY

Mumford, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Mendon to Mumford is 20.3 miles and takes about 35m via Rush-Mendon Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local experience. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a leisurely afternoon trip or as part of a larger regional exploration. You won't encounter any major highways, keeping the focus on the local landscape and community feel. Plan for a relaxed journey without the stress of long distances or complex navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rush-Mendon Road 7.6 mi 13m
Scottsville-Mumford Road 4.6 mi 7m
Rush-Scottsville Road 4.5 mi 7m
River Road 1 mi 1m
Quaker Road 0.8 mi 1m
Caledonia Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
State Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Rush-Mendon Road — 7.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mendon, NY and Mumford, NY.

1

Start on NY 251

66 ft · 3 sec · Victor-Mendon Road
2

Continue on NY 251

3.9 mi · 6 min · Rush-Mendon Road
3

Enter roundabout onto NY 251

127 ft · 2 sec · Rush-Mendon Road
4

Continue on NY 251

3.7 mi · 6 min · Rush-Mendon Road
5

Continue on NY 251

4.5 mi · 7 min · Rush-Scottsville Road
6

Continue on NY 251

0.8 mi · 1 min · Quaker Road
7

Turn right onto NY 251

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Road
8

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Main Street
9

Turn left onto NY 383

0.6 mi · 1 min · Caledonia Avenue
10

Continue on NY 383

4.6 mi · 7 min · Scottsville-Mumford Road
11

Turn left onto CR 178

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Twin Bridge Road
12

Continue on CR 145

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
13

Arrive at destination

CR 145

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in | NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road

Enter roundabout onto NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
12.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | NY 251 / River Road

Turn right onto NY 251 / River Road

Navigation decision point

3
13.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
14.4 mi into trip | ~25m in | NY 383 / Caledonia Avenue

Turn left onto NY 383 / Caledonia Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
19.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | CR 178 / Twin Bridge Road

Turn left onto CR 178 / Twin Bridge Road

Navigation decision point

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mendon, NY

Morning in Mendon on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mumford, NY

Morning in Mumford on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating county roads for the entire 20.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on Rush-Mendon Road. This route involves frequent turns and changes in direction, so stay attentive to your navigation. The roads are generally well-maintained local routes, providing a clear sense of the rural New York setting. It’s a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings rather than on a high-speed transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Rush-Mendon Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mendon, NY to Mumford, NY is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles (NY 251 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Rush-Mendon Road. 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 3.9 miles (NY 251 / Rush-Mendon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.9 miles (NY 251 / River Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mumford, 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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