Origin
East Creek, NY
Night in East Creek on Friday
Local time
9:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Creek, NY to Salisbury, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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Salisbury, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Creek, NY to Salisbury, NY covers 14.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, State Highway 170A, State Highway 170 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on State Route 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 5 and State Highway 170A. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on State Route 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,376 ft
349 ft
Total Climb
1,284 ft
Total Descent
414 ft
Highest Point
1,376 ft
~13.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,027 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and State Highway 170A. 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 22m 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 6.6 miles (Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 170 / East Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Salisbury Street
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 170 / East Monroe Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 170 / East Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 29 / State Highway 29
Turn right onto NY 29 / State Highway 29
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 170A | 3 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 170 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Monroe Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 29 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Salisbury Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Snells Bush Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Creek, NY and Salisbury, NY.
1
Start on CR 23
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
Snells Bush Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 5
3
Turn right onto NY 169
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
River Road
4
Continue on NY 169
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto Salisbury Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Salisbury Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 170
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Monroe Street
7
Continue on NY 170
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 170
8
Continue on NY 170A
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 170A
9
Turn right onto NY 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 29
10
Turn slight right onto CR 114
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Military Road
11
Arrive at destination
CR 114
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Salisbury, NY
Night in Salisbury on Friday
Local time
9:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Creek, NY to Salisbury, NY covers 14.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 5, State Highway 170A, State Highway 170. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from East Creek, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 5 / State Route 5): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (Salisbury Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (NY 170 / East Monroe Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from East Creek, NY to Salisbury, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 349 ft to 1,376 ft elevation with about 1,284 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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