Origin
Scotts Valley, CA
Morning in Scotts Valley on Thursday
Local time
9:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scotts Valley, CA to Felton, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.3 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scotts Valley, CA
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Felton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Scotts Valley, CA to Felton, CA covers 4.3 miles and takes about 9m 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 $0.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 4.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 9m drive. You will face about 4 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Macleod Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CA 17 Business / Scotts Valley Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Macleod Way
Turn right onto Macleod Way
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CA 17 Business / Scotts Valley Drive
Turn right onto CA 17 Business / Scotts Valley Drive
Navigation decision point
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CA 9 / Highway 9
Turn sharp left onto CA 9 / Highway 9
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Hermon Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Scotts Valley Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Graham Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Highway 9 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Macleod Way | <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 Scotts Valley, CA and Felton, CA.
1
Start on CA 17 Business
257 ft
·
9 sec
·
Scotts Valley Drive
2
Turn left
153 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto Macleod Way
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
Macleod Way
4
Turn right onto CA 17 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scotts Valley Drive
5
Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Hermon Road
6
Turn right onto Graham Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Graham Hill Road
7
Turn sharp left onto CA 9
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Highway 9
8
Arrive at destination
CA 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.98 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| premium | $6.18 | $1.05 | $2.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
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 · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Felton, CA
Morning in Felton on Thursday
Local time
9:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9m 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 Scotts Valley, CA to Felton, CA covers 4.3 miles and takes about 9m 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 2.2 miles from Scotts Valley, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.99 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 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Macleod Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CA 17 Business / Scotts Valley Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Scotts Valley, CA to Felton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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