Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vestal, NY
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Belden, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Vestal, NY to Belden, NY is 25.1 miles and takes about 37m via I 88, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Consider this route when you need to cover a short distance with minimal fuss, allowing for a relaxed pace or integration into a larger travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 88 | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| NY 7 | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| I 81 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Vestal Parkway East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Martin Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NY 26 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Vestal, NY and Belden, NY.
Start on Front Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto NY 434
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto NY 26
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 17
Take the exit
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
Turn right onto NY 7
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88 toward I 88 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Martin Hill Road, Belden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| premium | $4.85 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Vestal on Monday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Belden on Monday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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 predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey on major roads like I 88 and the Southern Tier Expressway. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 37-minute trip, including an uninterrupted stretch of 11.8 miles on I 88. The character is that of a swift, direct connection, minimizing local traffic and maximizing forward momentum. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for the vast majority of this short segment.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 88 and Southern Tier Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
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 25.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 88): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
891 ft
Total Descent
437 ft
Highest Point
1,626 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
795 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vestal, NY to Belden, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
The Gardens, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Binghamton, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-We 11:30-23:00; Th-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Binghamton, NY
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08...
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-11:00; We-Su 08:00-14:30
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Endicott, NY
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Tu-Su 13:00-19:45
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Endicott, NY
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: We -Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00; Mo 1...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Johnson City, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Endicott, NY
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Johnson City, NY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
Visit websitePark
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: Sa-Su 12:00-19:00; Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr...
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
Binghamton
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteMemorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
Monument
Early in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1823
Founded 1821
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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