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A fairly accurate method of determining the distance is to use USGS topo maps
(scale 1:250,000 would be useful in this instance), and a pair of dividers set
at one mile. Walk the dividers along the river from Binghamton to the bay,
perhaps compensating a little for sharp bends in the river. I've used this
method to measure the distance of bicycle rides along roads and trails.