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Trip from North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

22.4 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

Downtown Scio, NY, NY

Scio, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY covers 22.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, Greenwich Street, Transit Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY covers 22.4 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY is easy. At 30m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway

Merge onto I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
14 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward NY 19: Belmont, Wellsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 30 Toward NY 19: Belmont, Wellsville
4
14.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | NY 19 / Transit Hill Road

Turn right onto NY 19 / Transit Hill Road

Navigation decision point

3
22.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | CR 10 / Vandermark Road

Turn left onto CR 10 / Vandermark Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Wellsville along the way.

Wellsville

14 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 12.5 mi 14m
Greenwich Street 4.7 mi 7m
Transit Hill Road 3 mi 4m
State Highway 305 1 mi 1m
Schuyler Street 0.3 mi <1m
Genesee Street 0.2 mi <1m
Vandermark Road <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 12.5 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Cuba, NY and Scio, NY.

1

Start on NY 305

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 305
2

Continue on NY 305

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Genesee Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
4

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

12 mi · 14 min · Southern Tier Expressway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 30 Toward NY 19: Belmont, Wellsville
6

Turn right onto NY 19

3.0 mi · 4 min · Transit Hill Road
7

Continue on NY 19

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Schuyler Street
8

Continue on NY 19

4.7 mi · 7 min · Greenwich Street
9

Turn left onto CR 10

11 ft · 0 sec · Vandermark Road
10

Arrive at destination

CR 10

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.69 one way

$7.37 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.99 $7.97
premium $4.92 $4.34 $8.68
diesel $5.61 $4.95 $9.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.14 $1.43

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

North Cuba, NY

Afternoon in North Cuba on Thursday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scio, NY

Afternoon in Scio on Thursday

Local time

12:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

25 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

30m 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 North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY covers 22.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Greenwich Street, Transit Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from North Cuba, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.69 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 North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY is easy. At 30m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Cuba, NY to Scio, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Wellsville along the way.

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