Origin
Fairfield, NY
Afternoon in Fairfield on Friday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, NY to East Creek, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.3 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
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.
Fairfield, NY
Clément Proust
East Creek, NY
RAMISH ANAN KAFI
Trip Overview
Fairfield to East Creek is 14.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via NY 5 and State Highway 170, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly on faster roads, making it a quick and straightforward journey. It's a good option if you're looking for a simple, low-commitment trip with minimal travel time and cost.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.3 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 (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.2 miles on NY 5, providing a consistent pace. The main roads include NY 5, State Highway 170, and East Monroe Street, indicating a transition from a state highway to potentially more local roads as you approach your destination. The character is geared towards efficient travel, minimizing slower segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 5 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 5 and State Highway 170. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 29 / State Highway 29.
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 6 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 (NY 29 / State Highway 29): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Moreland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.7 miles (Ward Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 29 / State Highway 29
Turn left onto NY 29 / State Highway 29
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Moreland Street
Turn sharp left onto Moreland Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Ward Street
Turn right onto Ward Street
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 169 / River Road
Turn left onto NY 169 / River Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 23 / Snells Bush Road
Turn left onto CR 23 / Snells Bush Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 5 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 170 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| East Monroe Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 29 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Ward Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Moreland Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Snells Bush Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 5
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, NY and East Creek, NY.
1
Start on CR 142
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hard Scrabble Road
2
Turn left onto NY 29
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
State Highway 29
3
Turn right onto NY 170
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 170
4
Continue on NY 170
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Monroe Street
5
Turn sharp left onto Moreland Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Moreland Street
6
Turn right onto Ward Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ward Street
7
Turn left onto NY 169
164 ft
·
5 sec
·
River Road
8
Turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
9
Turn left onto CR 23
403 ft
·
11 sec
·
Snells Bush Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR 23
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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
East Creek, NY
Afternoon in East Creek on Friday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
14 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
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 Fairfield, NY to East Creek, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 5, State Highway 170, East Monroe Street. 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 Fairfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 29 / State Highway 29): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (Moreland Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7.7 miles (Ward Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairfield, NY to East Creek, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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