Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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.
Central Square, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Volney, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Central Square to Volney is 11.6 miles and takes about 20 minutes via State Route 49, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York and the Northeast region, primarily utilizing highway conditions. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a longer excursion. You'll find it's a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 49 | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| State Route 3 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Fulton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Central Square, NY and Volney, NY.
Start on US 11
Turn left onto NY 49
Continue on NY 49
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Central Square on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Volney on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 drive is predominantly on highways, with 96% of the 11.6 miles taking place on these faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 9.7 miles on State Route 49 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent flow of traffic with frequent exits and entrances common on such a high highway percentage.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 49 and State Route 3. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near NY 3 / State Route 3.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Central Square, NY to Volney, NY is easy. At 20m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 10.2 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.6 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 (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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