Origin
Solon, NY
Evening in Solon on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Solon, NY to Union Valley, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.7 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
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Solon, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Solon, NY to Union Valley, NY covers 17.7 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 41, NY 26, County Highway 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on State Highway 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 31m highway drive covering 17.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 41 and NY 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.9 miles on State Highway 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 41 and NY 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near NY 26.
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 31m 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: at 7.9 miles (NY 26): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NY 26 / State Route 26): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (CR 12 / County Route 12): 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.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NY 26
At end of road, turn left onto NY 26
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 26 / State Route 26
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26 / State Route 26
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 12 / County Route 12
Turn left onto CR 12 / County Route 12
Navigation decision point
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Union Valley Road
Turn left onto Union Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 41 | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| NY 26 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Highway 12 | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| State Route 26 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 26 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Union Valley Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Route 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 12A | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 41
— 7.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, NY and Union Valley, NY.
1
Start on NY 41
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 41
2
Continue on NY 41
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 41
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 26
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 26
4
Turn slight right onto NY 26
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 26
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 26
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 26
6
Continue on NY 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 26
7
Turn left onto CR 12
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
County Route 12
8
Continue on County Highway 12
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway 12
9
Turn slight left onto CR 12A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Valley Road
10
Continue on County Road 12A
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Road 12A
11
Turn left onto Union Valley Road
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Valley Road
12
Arrive at destination
Union Valley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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.
Destination
Union Valley, NY
Evening in Union Valley on Thursday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
16 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
31m 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 Union Valley, NY covers 17.7 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 41, NY 26, County Highway 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.91 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 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (NY 26): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NY 26 / State Route 26): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (CR 12 / County Route 12): Navigation decision point.
The route from Solon, NY to Union Valley, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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