How far is East Freetown, NY from Cortland, NY?
The driving distance from East Freetown, NY to Cortland, NY is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Freetown and Cortland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Freetown and Cortland.
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Start on Williwanna Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Williwanna Avenue
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Turn right onto East Freetown Texas Valley Road
1184 ft · 33 sec · East Freetown Texas Valley Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 41
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Cortland-McGraw Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cortland-McGraw Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 North
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Clinton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Freetown and Cortland.
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
Turn straight onto State Highway 41
7.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving East Freetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cortland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Freetown to Cortland?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 6.5 miles from East Freetown and 8.9 miles from Cortland.
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 5.1 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around East Freetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cortland.
Stop Ideas Near McGraw
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 McGraw.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Freetown and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 10.41 mi (16.75 km).
#1 East Freetown
East Freetown is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5520100, -75.9871500 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cortland
City in New York, USA
| Population | 18,455 |
| Coordinates | 42.6011800, -76.1804800 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton Avenue (-76.180457, 42.60122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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