Origin
North Cuba, NY
Late night in North Cuba on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Cuba, NY to Belfast, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Cuba, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Belfast, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
North Cuba, NY to Belfast, NY is 12.5 miles and takes about 21 minutes via State Highway 305, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive stays within New York's Northeast region, making it ideal for a quick hop between nearby towns. You'll spend most of your time on a well-maintained state highway, so don't expect any major detours or complex navigation. It's a practical option if you're looking for efficient travel between these two points with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 305 | 11.4 mi | 20m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Transit Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Hughes Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Chapel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 305
— 11.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Cuba, NY and Belfast, NY.
1
Start on NY 305
11 mi
·
20 min
·
State Highway 305
2
At end of road, turn left onto NY 19
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Transit Hill Road
3
Continue on NY 19
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto East Hughes Street
274 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Hughes Street
5
Turn right onto Chapel Street
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chapel Street
6
Arrive at destination
Chapel Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 19 / Transit Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 19 / Transit Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Hughes Street
Turn right onto East Hughes Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Chapel Street
Turn right onto Chapel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Belfast, NY
Late night in Belfast on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
9 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
21m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of the journey taking place on state highways. You'll primarily be on State Highway 305, which provides a smooth, uninterrupted driving experience for up to 11.4 miles. Expect a consistent feel throughout the drive, as you'll be on similar road types for the majority of the 21-minute travel time. The route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration, making it a direct path from point A to point B.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on State Highway 305.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 305 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near NY 19 / Transit Hill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Cuba, NY to Belfast, NY is easy. At 21m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (NY 19 / Transit Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (East Hughes Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (Chapel Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Belfast, NY
Full guide →Founded 1824
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 21m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on State Highway 305. 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: at 11.4 miles (NY 19 / Transit Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (East Hughes Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (Chapel Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Belfast, 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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