Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adams, NY
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Rural Hill, NY
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Adams, NY to Rural Hill, NY is 9.2 miles and takes about 20m via State Route 178 and County Road 79, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward transit, perhaps as part of a larger travel plan or for a local errand. You'll find the drive is mostly on highways, making for efficient travel time. It's a simple hop that doesn't require extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 178 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Mixer Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road 79 | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| West Church Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 78 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Adams, NY and Rural Hill, NY.
Start on US 11
Turn left onto NY 178
Continue on NY 178
Turn left onto Mixer Road
Turn right onto County Road 79
Turn left onto County Road 78
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 178 / West Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mixer Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto County Road 79
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto County Road 78
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $5.28 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Adams on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Rural Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is primarily highway driving, with 63% of the travel on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.8 miles on State Route 178 before transitioning to local roads. Expect a brief period of highway cruising followed by a shift to more rural, local connections. The transition from highway to surface roads is relatively quick on this short trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 178 and Mixer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 178 / West Church Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m 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 (NY 178 / West Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Mixer Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (County Road 79): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
1 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
612 ft
Elevation Range
202 ft
Founded 1802
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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