Cortland, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Cortland, NY is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 33-mile quick runs to 228-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Cortland, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
228.4 mi
Queens, NY
Quickest Drive
41m
Syracuse, NY
Plan Around Cortland, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Cortland, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Cortland, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cortland, NY
Driving from Cortland, NY
On average, trips departing from Cortland, NY run 179 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 47m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 228 miles (4h 50m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cortland, NY include Queens, NY (228.4 mi, 4h 50m), Brooklyn, NY (222.1 mi, 4h 43m), Mount Vernon, NY (218.9 mi, 4h 34m), New York City, NY (215 mi, 4h 29m), and Amherst, NY (156.5 mi, 3h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 179-mile trip from Cortland, NY, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Cortland, NY and 2 routes heading into Cortland, NY, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 228 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cortland, NY covers 228 miles and takes approximately 4h 50m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Cortland, NY runs about 179 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 179-mile trip from Cortland, NY costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cortland, NY include Queens, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Mount Vernon, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cortland, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,465
Median Income
$55,368
Median Home Value
$143,800
Median Age
27.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Cortland, NY at a Glance
Nickname
“Crown City”
Founded
1791
Elevation
1,129 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Cortland, NY
A sampling of people born in Cortland, NY.
Alton B. Parker
1852–1926
American judge (1852–1926)
David Eugene Smith
1860–1944
American mathematician (1860–1944)
Craig Gruber
1951–2015
American musician
Gideon C. Moody
1832–1904
former American senator (1832-1904)
Mark Nauseef
1953
musician
Charles Holland Duell
1850–1920
United States Commissioner of Patents and United States federal judge
Micky Lee Soule
1946
American musician
David A. Bowers
1952
American mayor
Robert Fay Rockwell
1886–1950
American politician (1886-1950)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Cortland, NY.
1890 House Museum
museum in Cortland, NY
City data from Wikidata (Q1380739), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Cortland, NY
Cortland is a small city in Central New York.
Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 37 Church St., ☏ +1-607-753-8463, [email protected]. (updated Sep 2017)
The 1890 House Museum, 37 Tompkins St, ☏ +1-607-756-7551. Th-Sa 11AM-5PM, Su 11AM-3PM. (updated Sep 2017) CNY Living History Center, 4386 US Rt. 11, ☏ +1-607-299-4185. Th-Sa 10AM-5PM. Center for the Arts, 72 South Main St. Homer, ☏ +1-607-749-4900, [email protected]. (updated Sep 2017) Cortland Repertory Theatre.
1 Greek Peak Mountain Resort, 2000 NYS Rt. 392 (from Interstate 81 exit at #9 and then take Route 11 North to 392 West), toll-free: +1-800-955-2SKI (754). Greek Peak is the nearest downhill ski resort to Binghamton. It also offers nordic options and an indoor waterpark. Suny Cortland - Home of the Red Dragons. State University of New York, and the practice spot for the NY Jets. Northeastern Electro-Music Festival, 72 S. Main St., Homer. Sep. Hosted at the Center for the Arts in Homer, the annual festival features electronic music concerts, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, jam sessions, video artists, and a mini swap-meet. $10 1-day, $15 2-day pass.
The Community Restaurant, 10 Main St., ☏ +1-607-756-5441. (updated Sep 2017)
Bru 64, 64 Main St. Suite 121. (updated Sep 2017)
Best Western Plus Finger Lakes Inn & Suites, 3175 Finger Lakes East Dr., ☏ +1-607-756-2233. (updated Sep 2017)
Take Exit 11 and 12 from Interstate 81 around half an hour south of Syracuse and 45 minutes north of Binghamton. The town is also accessible as a stop by Mega Bus Lines.
Travel tips adapted from Cortland on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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