How far is East Scott, NY from Preble, NY?
The driving distance from East Scott, NY to Preble, NY is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Town in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Scott and Preble.
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Start on Cold Brook Road
1 mi · 3 min · Cold Brook Road
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Turn right onto Preble Hill
1.7 mi · 7 min · Preble Hill
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Continue on Preble Road
2744 ft · 2 min · Preble Road
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Turn straight onto Otisco Valley Road
1834 ft · 50 sec · Otisco Valley Road
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Continue on Preble Road
152 m · 14 sec · Preble Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Preble Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Scott and Preble.
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.
Preble Hill
Turn right onto Preble Hill
1.71 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Scott and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preble.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Scott to Preble?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from East Scott and 4.6 miles from Preble.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 8:10 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around East Scott and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preble.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
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 Scott and Preble. Straight-line distance: 2.52 mi (4.05 km).
#1 East Scott
East Scott is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7220100, -76.1943700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Preble
City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.7353500, -76.1482600 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Route 281 (-76.148228, 42.735335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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