Origin
Felton, CA
Morning in Felton on Thursday
Local time
11:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Felton, CA to Scotts Valley, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8m
Distance
4.2 mi
7 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 9m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Felton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Scotts Valley, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Felton, CA to Scotts Valley, CA covers 4.2 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley Drive, Graham Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on Mount Hermon Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 4.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8m drive with frequent turns across 4.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Hermon Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Mount Hermon Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Felton, CA to Scotts Valley, CA is easy. At 8m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Mount Hermon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Scotts Valley Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mount Hermon Road
Turn left onto Mount Hermon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Scotts Valley Drive
Turn left onto Scotts Valley Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Hermon Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Scotts Valley Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Graham Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highway 9 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Hermon Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felton, CA and Scotts Valley, CA.
1
Start on CA 9
414 ft
·
14 sec
·
Highway 9
2
Turn straight
193 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Graham Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Graham Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Mount Hermon Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Hermon Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Scotts Valley Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Valley Drive
6
Arrive at destination
CA 17 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.97 one way
$1.93 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $0.99 | $1.99 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.44 | $0.20 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.37 | $0.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Scotts Valley, CA
Morning in Scotts Valley on Thursday
Local time
11:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°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
4 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
8m 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 Felton, CA to Scotts Valley, CA covers 4.2 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley Drive, Graham Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.1 miles from Felton, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.97 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.
The drive from Felton, CA to Scotts Valley, CA is easy. At 8m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Mount Hermon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (Scotts Valley Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Felton, CA to Scotts Valley, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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