Origin
Fairfield, NY
Morning in Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, NY to North Columbia, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, NY
Clément Proust
North Columbia, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Fairfield to North Columbia is 18 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Middleville Road and State Highway 29, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll find it a practical choice for reaching your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middleville Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 29 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Elizabethtown Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Otsego Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 28 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Herkimer Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Middleville Road
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, NY and North Columbia, NY.
1
Start on CR 142
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hard Scrabble Road
2
Turn sharp right onto NY 29
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 29
3
Continue on NY 29
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfield Street
4
Continue on NY 28
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Turn left onto NY 28
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Herkimer Street
6
Continue on NY 28
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Middleville Road
7
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 28
8
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5; NY 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
9
Continue on NY 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
10
Turn slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward NY 51 South: Ilion
11
Continue on NY 51
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Central Avenue
12
Continue on NY 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Otsego Street
13
Continue on NY 51
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 51
14
Turn left onto CR 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spinnerville Gulf Road North
15
Continue on CR 105
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Elizabethtown Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 43
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 29 / State Highway 29
Turn sharp right onto NY 29 / State Highway 29
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NY 28 / Herkimer Street
Turn left onto NY 28 / Herkimer Street
Navigation decision point
4
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 5; NY 28 / East State Street
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5; NY 28 / East State Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 15 / Spinnerville Gulf Road North
Turn left onto CR 15 / Spinnerville Gulf Road North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
North Columbia, NY
Morning in North Columbia on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
27°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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 18-mile journey, with about 29% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles on Middleville Road. This drive involves navigating several turns and changes in road designation, including State Highway 29 and State Route 5. It's not a high-speed interstate cruise, but rather a more engaged experience through local roadways.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Middleville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 29 / State Highway 29.
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 30m 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 29 / State Highway 29): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (NY 28 / Herkimer Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (NY 5; NY 28 / East State Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Middleville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 29 / State Highway 29): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.1 miles (NY 28 / Herkimer Street): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles (NY 5; NY 28 / East State Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Columbia, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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