Origin
Liberty, NY
Late night in Liberty on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty, NY
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Yulan, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This short 25.6-mile journey from Liberty to Yulan, NY, is designed for a quick day trip, taking around 41 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with State Highway 55 and Swan Lake Road being key parts of your path. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is an economical drive. The route offers a local feel, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone excursion within New York's Northeast region. Since there are no specific stops recommended, this drive is best suited for those who enjoy exploring at their own pace.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 55 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Swan Lake Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Eldred-Yulan Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 55 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| White Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 17B | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, NY and Yulan, NY.
Start on North Main Street
Turn right onto NY 55
Turn slight left onto NY 55
Continue on NY 55; CR 15
Continue on NY 55
Turn slight right onto NY 55; CR 14
Continue on NY 55; CR 14
At end of road, turn right onto NY 17B; NY 55
Turn left onto NY 55; CR 13
Continue on NY 55; CR 13
Continue on NY 55; CR 12
Turn right onto CR 33
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NY 55 / Lake Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto NY 17B; NY 55 / State Highway 17B
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 55; CR 13 / White Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 33 / Eldred-Yulan Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Liberty on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Yulan on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 41-minute trip, with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on Board Road, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering. This profile suggests a route that winds through local communities and landscapes rather than a straight shot on a major artery. The character of the drive is likely to shift frequently as you transition between different local roads and the brief highway sections.
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 around 0.3 miles in near NY 55 / Lake Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m 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: at 0.3 miles (NY 55 / Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (NY 17B; NY 55 / State Highway 17B): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (NY 55; CR 13 / White Lake Road): Navigation decision point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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.
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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