Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Volney, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
New Scriba, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Volney, NY to New Scriba, NY is 37 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via State Route 3 and US 11, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The majority of the drive is on the highway, making it a quick and efficient way to get between these locations. It's a straightforward hop that requires minimal planning and can easily be completed as part of a larger itinerary or as a standalone short trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 12 mi | 17m |
| US 11 | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Richland Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| County Route 2 | 3 mi | 7m |
| New Scriba Drive | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Vorea Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Richland-Orwell Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Volney, NY and New Scriba, NY.
Start on NY 3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
Continue on NY 3
Continue on NY 3
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 104
Turn left onto US 11
Turn right onto CR 2
Turn slight left onto CR 2
Continue on County Route 48
Turn left onto North Ridge Road
Turn right onto CR 2
Continue on CR 2
Turn left onto Vorea Road
Turn right onto New Scriba Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Volney, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NY 3; NY 104 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 2 / Richland-Orwell Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Vorea Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.48 one way
$12.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| premium | $5.23 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Volney on Thursday
Local time
11:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in New Scriba on Thursday
Local time
11:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 drive is mostly highway, with 62% of the 37 miles spent on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on State Route 3 for about 12 miles. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like US 11 and Main Street, which will likely have more local traffic and intersections. Expect a fairly direct route with limited complexity.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 3 and US 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near NY 3 / State Route 3.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (NY 3; NY 104 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (North Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
898 ft
Total Descent
137 ft
Highest Point
1,206 ft
~37 mi in
Elevation Range
816 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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