How far is Cortland, NY from Union Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Cortland, NY to Union Valley, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cortland and Union Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cortland and Union Valley.
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Start on Main Street
122 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1958 ft · 58 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Pendleton Street
928 ft · 34 sec · Pendleton Street
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Turn left onto Port Watson Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Port Watson Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 41
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 41
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 26
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 26
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Continue on State Highway 26
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Route 12
1425 ft · 39 sec · County Route 12
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Continue on County Highway 12
3.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway 12
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Turn slight left onto Union Valley Road
1959 ft · 1 min · Union Valley Road
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Continue on County Road 12A
529 ft · 29 sec · County Road 12A
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Turn left onto Union Valley Road
6 m · 1 sec · Union Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cortland and Union Valley.
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.
State Highway 41
Continue on State Highway 41
7.85 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Cortland and Patchy Fog near Union Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cortland to Union Valley?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cincinnatus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Cortland and 13.2 miles from Union Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cortland and Patchy Fog near Union Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Cincinnatus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cincinnatus.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cortland and Union Valley. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.54 km).
#1 Cortland
City in New York, USA
| Population | 18,455 |
| Coordinates | 42.6011800, -76.1804800 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union Valley
Situated in eastern Cortland County, this unincorporated community lies within the town of Taylor in central New York.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6336800, -75.8838100 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Valley (-75.88381, 42.63368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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