Origin
Harvard, NY
Morning in Harvard on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvard, NY to Walton, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvard, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Walton, NY
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Trip Overview
Harvard, NY to Walton, NY is 21.9 miles and takes about 37 minutes via State Highway 30, with a fuel budget near $4 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 is an easy drive to fit into a single day, ideal for a quick transfer or a brief scenic excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward journey with minimal complexity. Consider this route if you need a simple, efficient drive between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 30 | 11.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 206 | 9 mi | 16m |
| Stockton Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Townsend Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Delaware Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Houck Mountain Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 30
— 11.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard, NY and Walton, NY.
1
Start on Houck Mountain Road
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
Houck Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto NY 30
12 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 30
3
Turn left onto NY 206
9.0 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 206
4
Continue on NY 206
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockton Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bridge Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft
·
6 sec
·
Delaware Street
7
Turn right onto CR 21
485 ft
·
15 sec
·
Townsend Street
8
Turn right
147 ft
·
10 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 30 / State Highway 30
Turn left onto NY 30 / State Highway 30
Navigation decision point
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NY 206 / State Highway 206
Turn left onto NY 206 / State Highway 206
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NY 10; NY 206 / Delaware Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206 / Delaware Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
CR 21 / Townsend Street
Turn right onto CR 21 / Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.21 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Walton, NY
Morning in Walton on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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
37m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey, including a substantial stretch of 11.7 miles on State Highway 30 without interruption. The primary roads, including State Highway 30, State Highway 206, and Stockton Avenue, are designed for efficient travel. Expect a smooth, direct driving experience with limited winding sections or complex intersections. This highway-centric profile ensures a predictable and swift transit.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on State Highway 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 30 and State Highway 206. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 30 / State Highway 30.
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 37m drive. You will face about 6 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 30 / State Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NY 206 / State Highway 206): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (NY 10; NY 206 / Delaware Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Walton, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on State Highway 30. 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 30 / State Highway 30): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (NY 206 / State Highway 206): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles (NY 10; NY 206 / Delaware Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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