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Trip from East Freetown, NY to Scott, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

21.7 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Scott, NY, NY

Scott, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from East Freetown, NY to Scott, NY covers 21.7 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Clinton Street, State Highway 41, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Clinton Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.9 miles from East Freetown, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from East Freetown, NY to Scott, NY covers 21.7 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clinton Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Freetown Texas Valley Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Freetown Texas Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Freetown Texas Valley Road

Turn right onto East Freetown Texas Valley Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 81 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 81 North
5
11.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward NY 13: Cortland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
5
12.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | NY 13 / Clinton Avenue

Turn right onto NY 13 / Clinton Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 11; NY 41 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clinton Street 7.4 mi 11m
State Highway 41 7.1 mi 10m
I 81 2.2 mi 2m
Locust Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Cortland-McGraw Road 1.1 mi 1m
East Main Street 1 mi 1m
Albany Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Clinton Street — 7.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Freetown, NY and Scott, NY.

1

Start on Williwanna Avenue

33 ft · 1 sec · Williwanna Avenue
2

Turn right onto East Freetown Texas Valley Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Freetown Texas Valley Road
3

Turn straight onto NY 41

7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 41
4

Continue on NY 41

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
5

Continue on NY 41

1.1 mi · 1 min · Cortland-McGraw Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 81 North
7

Merge onto I 81

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 81
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
9

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
10

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
11

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
13

Turn left onto NY 41

7.4 mi · 11 min · Clinton Street
14

Turn right onto Long Road

62 ft · 2 sec · Long Road
15

Arrive at destination

Long Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.9 miles from East Freetown, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21.7 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.9 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scott, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving East Freetown, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Freetown, NY

This is one driving day of about 21.7 miles and 34m.

At 21.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Clinton Street for about 7.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.9 mi from East Freetown, NY · 16m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Spafford, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cortland, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.9 miles from East Freetown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Scott, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scott, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.57 one way

$7.14 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.86 $7.72
premium $4.92 $4.21 $8.41
diesel $5.61 $4.79 $9.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

East Freetown, NY

Late night in East Freetown on Thursday

Local time

1:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

30°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scott, NY

Late night in Scott on Thursday

Local time

1:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

34m 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 Freetown, NY to Scott, NY covers 21.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clinton Street, State Highway 41, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from East Freetown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.57 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 34m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Freetown Texas Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from East Freetown, NY to Scott, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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