Origin
East Scott, NY
Late night in East Scott on Thursday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Scott, NY to Solon, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Solon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Scott, NY to Solon, NY covers 18.6 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 41, I 81, Cold Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on NY 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 18.6 miles, with most of the trip on NY 41 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.2 miles on NY 41.
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.
NY 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 41 and I 81. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near NY 281 / State Route 281.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (NY 281 / State Route 281): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 281 / State Route 281
At end of road, turn right onto NY 281 / State Route 281
Navigation decision point
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 South: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 11, NY 41: McGraw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 50
Toward US 11, NY 41: McGraw
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 41 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 81 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Cold Brook Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| State Route 281 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North West Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US 11 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Highway 41 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NY 41
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Scott, NY and Solon, NY.
1
Start on Cold Brook Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Cold Brook Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 281
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 281
3
Continue on NY 281
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North West Street
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
6
Merge onto I 81
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 81
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 50
Toward US 11, NY 41: McGraw
8
Keep slight right at fork
462 ft
·
10 sec
9
Continue on US 11
510 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 11
10
Turn sharp right onto NY 41
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NY 41
11
Arrive at destination
NY 41
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
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
Solon, NY
Late night in Solon on Thursday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
23 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
31m 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 Scott, NY to Solon, NY covers 18.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 41, I 81, Cold Brook Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from East Scott, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (NY 281 / State Route 281): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from East Scott, NY to Solon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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