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Trip from Volney, NY to Russ Mills, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

8.2 mi

13 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Volney, NY, NY

Volney, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Russ Mills, NY, NY

Russ Mills, NY

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Trip Overview

Volney, NY to Russ Mills, NY is 8.2 miles and takes about 16 minutes via State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward journey stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a brief excursion or as a connector to a longer trip. You'll spend most of your time on State Route 3, making it an easy and predictable drive. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or when you need to cover a small distance efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 3 5.2 mi 7m
County Route 45 2 mi 4m
Winks Road 1 mi 3m
County Route 4 <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Route 3 — 5.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Volney, NY and Russ Mills, NY.

1

Start on NY 3

4.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 3
2

At end of road, turn left onto NY 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 3
3

Turn right onto County Route 45

2.0 mi · 4 min · County Route 45
4

Turn left onto Winks Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Winks Road
5

Turn right onto CR 4

18 ft · 0 sec · County Route 4
6

Arrive at destination

CR 4

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | NY 3 / State Route 3

At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3

Navigation decision point

4
5.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | County Route 45

Turn right onto County Route 45

Navigation decision point

4
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | Winks Road

Turn left onto Winks Road

Navigation decision point

4
8.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | CR 4 / County Route 4

Turn right onto CR 4 / County Route 4

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.33 one way

$2.67 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $1.44 $2.88
premium $4.87 $1.57 $3.14
diesel $5.40 $1.74 $3.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.72 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.15 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 24, 2026

Origin

Volney, NY

Late night in Volney on Sunday

Local time

2:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Russ Mills, NY

Late night in Russ Mills on Sunday

Local time

2:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

16m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 88% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a 5.2-mile stretch on State Route 3 without interruption, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route primarily utilizes State Route 3, County Route 45, and Winks Road, indicating a mix that starts with a main highway and potentially transitions to more local thoroughfares. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness and efficiency over winding scenic byways, making it a functional transit rather than an exploratory cruise.

88% 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: 5.2 mi on State Route 3.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 3 and County Route 45. 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.

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 16m 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 4.2 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (County Route 45): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Winks Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Volney, 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 16m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on State Route 3. 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 4.2 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (County Route 45): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (Winks Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Russ Mills, 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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