How far is Cortland, NY from East Freetown, NY?

The driving distance from Cortland, NY to East Freetown, NY is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.45 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.41 mi
16.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.41 mi
Kilometers
16.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.45 mi
Kilometers
20.04 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Freetown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cortland
2026-04-16T01:39
Arrive East Freetown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cortland
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
McGraw
NY

Village in New York

From Cortland
6.2 mi
00h 10m
To East Freetown
6.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cortland and East Freetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cortland and East Freetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    122 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1958 ft · 58 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pendleton Street

    928 ft · 34 sec · Pendleton Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Port Watson Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Port Watson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 41

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 41

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 41

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 41

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto East Freetown Texas Valley Road

    1184 ft · 33 sec · East Freetown Texas Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Williwanna Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Williwanna Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williwanna Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cortland and East Freetown.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 41
7.12 mi · 57%
Port Watson Street
3.46 mi · 28%
West Main Street
1.01 mi · 8%
Central Avenue
0.37 mi · 3%
East Freetown Texas Valley Road
0.22 mi · 2%
Pendleton Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 41

Continue on State Highway 41

3.73 mi · 00h 06m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGraw
00h 10m from Cortland
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cortland and Rain Showers Likely near East Freetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cortland to East Freetown?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

McGraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Cortland and 6.2 miles from East Freetown.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cortland and Rain Showers Likely near East Freetown.

Stop Ideas Near McGraw

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McGraw, 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 McGraw.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

54 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

55 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

85 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cortland and East Freetown. Straight-line distance: 10.41 mi (16.75 km).

Cortland

#1 Cortland

City in New York, USA

Population18,455
Coordinates42.6011800, -76.1804800
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Freetown

East Freetown is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5520100, -75.9871500
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Start: Cortland (-76.18048, 42.60118)
End: East Freetown (-75.98715, 42.55201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.53
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.76 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.97 $3.94
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $4.69 $2.07 $4.13

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 Cortland and East Freetown. The current time is 01:39:16.

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.