Origin
Volney, NY
Morning in Volney on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Volney, NY to Russ Mills, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 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 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Volney, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Russ Mills, NY
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Trip Overview
Volney, NY to Russ Mills, NY is 8.2 miles and takes about 16 minutes via State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward journey stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a brief excursion or as a connector to a longer trip. You'll spend most of your time on State Route 3, making it an easy and predictable drive. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or when you need to cover a small distance efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a 5.2-mile stretch on State Route 3 without interruption, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route primarily utilizes State Route 3, County Route 45, and Winks Road, indicating a mix that starts with a main highway and potentially transitions to more local thoroughfares. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness and efficiency over winding scenic byways, making it a functional transit rather than an exploratory cruise.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 3 and County Route 45. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near NY 3 / State Route 3.
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 16m 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 4.2 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (County Route 45): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Winks Road): 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
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 3 / State Route 3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
County Route 45
Turn right onto County Route 45
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Winks Road
Turn left onto Winks Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 4 / County Route 4
Turn right onto CR 4 / County Route 4
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| County Route 45 | 2 mi | 4m |
| Winks Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| County Route 4 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Volney, NY and Russ Mills, NY.
1
Start on NY 3
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 3
2
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
3
Turn right onto County Route 45
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Route 45
4
Turn left onto Winks Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Winks Road
5
Turn right onto CR 4
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Route 4
6
Arrive at destination
CR 4
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Russ Mills, NY
Morning in Russ Mills on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
5 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
16m 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 Volney, NY to Russ Mills, NY covers 8.2 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 3, County Route 45, Winks Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Volney, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.35 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 16m 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 4.2 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (County Route 45): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Winks Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Volney, NY to Russ Mills, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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