Origin
East Creek, NY
Afternoon in East Creek on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Creek, NY to Frankfort, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Creek, NY
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Frankfort, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Creek, NY to Frankfort, NY covers 19.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 5S, State Route 5, NY 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on State Highway 5S. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 5S | 9 mi | 12m |
| State Route 5 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| NY 167 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Acme Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Albany Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Snells Bush Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 5S
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Creek, NY and Frankfort, NY.
1
Start on CR 23
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
Snells Bush Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 5
3
Continue on NY 167
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
Albany Street
4
Turn right onto NY 167
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 167
5
Turn right onto NY 5S
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 5S
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
7
Turn right onto Acme Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Acme Road
8
Continue on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 5 / State Route 5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5 / State Route 5
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 167
Turn right onto NY 167
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 5S / State Highway 5S
Turn right onto NY 5S / State Highway 5S
Navigation decision point
3
18.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Acme Road
Turn right onto Acme Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
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.
Destination
Frankfort, NY
Afternoon in Frankfort on Saturday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
29m 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?
19.8 mi in 29m, mostly highway — 9 mi of that is on State Highway 5S.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on State Highway 5S.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 5S and State Route 5. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 5 / State Route 5.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 5 / State Route 5): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (NY 167): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (NY 5S / State Highway 5S): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on State Highway 5S. 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 0.1 miles (NY 5 / State Route 5): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (NY 167): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (NY 5S / State Highway 5S): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Frankfort, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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