How far is Vestal, NY from Belden, NY?
The driving distance from Vestal, NY to Belden, NY is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestal and Belden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestal and Belden.
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Start on Front Street
31 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Vestal Parkway East
1.1 km · 1 min · Vestal Parkway East
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Turn slight right
1316 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
157 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Binghamton
1539 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Hill Road, Belden
1353 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Martin Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Martin Hill Road
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestal and Belden.
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.
I 88 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Albany
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Vestal and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Belden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestal to Belden?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Vestal and 12.6 miles from Belden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Vestal and Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Belden.
Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestal and Belden. Straight-line distance: 21.07 mi (33.91 km).
#1 Vestal
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,768 |
| Coordinates | 42.0850700, -76.0538100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belden
Belden is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2036900, -75.6749100 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belden (-75.67491, 42.20369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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