Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Solon, NY
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East Scott, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Solon, NY to East Scott, NY is 17.1 miles and takes about 30m via State Highway 41, Cold Brook Road, and State Route 281, 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 connection between two points. You'll experience a mix of driving conditions, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or to connect to other nearby routes. Given its brief duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 41 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Cold Brook Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| State Route 281 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 81 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Locust Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Cortland-McGraw Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, NY and East Scott, NY.
Start on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Continue on Albany Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
Turn slight left onto Hooker Avenue
Turn right onto NY 281
Turn left onto Cold Brook Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 81 North
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward NY 13: Cortland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto NY 13 / Clinton Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.57 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.99 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Solon on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in East Scott on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
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 involves 49% highway driving, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of the 17.1 miles on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 3.7 miles on State Highway 41. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads like Cold Brook Road and State Route 281. Expect a mixed driving experience with some faster cruising and some slower sections as you navigate through the area.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
405 ft
Total Descent
386 ft
Highest Point
1,328 ft
~17.1 mi in
Elevation Range
218 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.1 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 (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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