How far is Charlotteville, NY from Jefferson, NY?

The driving distance from Charlotteville, NY to Jefferson, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.51 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.22 mi
8.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.22 mi
Kilometers
8.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.51 mi
Kilometers
10.47 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotteville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotteville
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive Jefferson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Charlotteville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summit
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Charlotteville
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Jefferson
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Charlotteville Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
74°F
This Afternoon
Using Middleburgh as the closest live forecast in the Schoharie County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
Jefferson Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
74°F
This Afternoon
Using Middleburgh as the closest live forecast in the Schoharie County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotteville and Jefferson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotteville and Jefferson.

  1. 1

    Start on Baptist Church Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Baptist Church Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Meade Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Meade Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 10

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 10

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harpersfield Road

    24 m · 2 sec · North Harpersfield Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Harpersfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotteville and Jefferson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 10
3.7 mi · 57%
Meade Road
2.78 mi · 43%
Baptist Church Road
0.02 mi
North Harpersfield Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 10

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 10

3.7 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
00h 05m from Charlotteville
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charlotteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotteville to Jefferson?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Charlotteville and 3.2 miles from Jefferson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlotteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

51 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

59 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

70 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Hudson

74 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotteville and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 5.22 mi (8.4 km).

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#1 Charlotteville

Charlotteville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5453500, -74.6645900
Altitude489
CountryUnited States
Jefferson

#2 Jefferson

Town in New York, United States

Population1,455
Coordinates42.4811900, -74.6104300
Altitude569
CountryUnited States
Start: Baptist Church Road (-74.664901, 42.545338)
End: North Harpersfield Road (-74.610439, 42.481328)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.92
Round trip
$1.84
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.92 $1.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.03 $2.06
Premium $4.86 $1.12 $2.24
Diesel $4.69 $1.08 $2.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotteville and Jefferson. The current time is 23:06:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.