Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Constantia, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New Scriba, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Constantia, NY to New Scriba, NY is 39.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 81 and State Route 49, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region. With most of the drive on the interstate, you'll likely experience a relatively quick transit. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 18.5 mi | 21m |
| State Route 49 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Richland Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| County Route 2 | 3 mi | 7m |
| New Scriba Drive | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Vorea Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Richland-Orwell Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Rome Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,102 veh/hr typical · worst 1,670
Quietest
2 AM
~49 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 85 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Constantia, NY and New Scriba, NY.
Start on CR 23
Turn left onto NY 49
Continue on NY 49
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 13
Turn right onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Turn right onto CR 2
Turn slight left onto CR 2
Continue on County Route 48
Turn left onto North Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 2
Continue on CR 2
Turn left onto Vorea Road
Turn right onto New Scriba Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Constantia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 49 / George Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 13: Pulaski
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NY 13 / Rome Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 11 / Salina Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| premium | $5.23 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Constantia on Friday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 6 at 1:24AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Destination
Late night in New Scriba on Friday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 6 at 1:24AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany 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 route is predominantly highway, with 72% of the 39.6 miles on interstate or major roadways. You'll have an 18.5-mile stretch on I 81, offering a chance for steady cruising. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads like State Route 49 and Richland Road, which will likely have more local traffic and varying speed limits. Expect a noticeable change in the driving environment as you move from the open highway to more community-focused roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and State Route 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 49 / George Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 49 / George Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,026 ft
Total Descent
206 ft
Highest Point
1,206 ft
~39.6 mi in
Elevation Range
821 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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