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Trip from Solon, NY to East Scott, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

17.1 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
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.

Athenian legislator

Solon, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Solon, NY to East Scott, NY covers 17.1 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 Highway 41, East Main Street, Cortland-McGraw Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.1 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 17.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 41 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Solon, NY to East Scott, NY is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Solon, NY to East Scott, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 41
East Main Street
Cortland-McGraw Road
I 81 North
NY 13
Clinton Avenue
Locust Avenue
Albany Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 41 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Solon, NY and East Scott, NY.

1

Start on State Highway 41

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 41
2

Continue on East Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
3

Continue on Cortland-McGraw Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Cortland-McGraw Road
4

Take the ramp left toward I 81 North

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 81 North
5

Merge slight left

2.2 mi · 2 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

0.1 mi · 22 sec · NY 13: Cortland
7

Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
8

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
9

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
10

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
11

Turn slight left onto Hooker Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hooker Avenue
12

Turn right onto State Route 281

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 281
13

Turn left onto Cold Brook Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · Cold Brook Road
14

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.81 one way

$5.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.04 $6.09
premium $4.92 $3.31 $6.63
diesel $5.61 $3.78 $7.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.80 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Solon, NY

Morning in Solon on Thursday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Scott, NY

Morning in East Scott on Thursday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

30°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 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 Solon, NY to East Scott, NY covers 17.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 41, East Main Street, Cortland-McGraw Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 miles from Solon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.81 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 Solon, NY to East Scott, NY is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Solon, NY to East Scott, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Solon, NY to East Scott, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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