How far is Richfield Springs, NY from Chapinville, NY?
The driving distance from Richfield Springs, NY to Chapinville, NY is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richfield Springs and Chapinville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield Springs and Chapinville.
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Start on Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1449 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
2054 ft · 35 sec · West Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 28
6.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on State Highway 28
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
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Turn slight right
92 m · 5 sec
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Continue on State Route 80
8.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 80
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Turn right onto State Highway 51
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 51
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Turn left onto Chapin Road
1557 ft · 1 min · Chapin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richfield Springs and Chapinville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 80
Continue on State Route 80
8.46 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Richfield Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chapinville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richfield Springs to Chapinville?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Richfield Springs and 9.9 miles from Chapinville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Richfield Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chapinville.
Stop Ideas Near Hartwick
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richfield Springs and Chapinville. Straight-line distance: 12.91 mi (20.77 km).
#1 Richfield Springs
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.8534100, -74.9854300 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chapinville
Chapinville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7350700, -75.1823800 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapinville (-75.18238, 42.73507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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