How far is Fairfield, NY from East Creek, NY?
The driving distance from Fairfield, NY to East Creek, NY is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and East Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and East Creek.
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Start on Hard Scrabble Road
18 m · 2 sec · Hard Scrabble Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 29
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto State Highway 170
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 170
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Continue on East Monroe Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Monroe Street
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Turn sharp left onto Moreland Street
1095 ft · 50 sec · Moreland Street
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Turn right onto Ward Street
1368 ft · 1 min · Ward Street
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Turn left onto River Road
50 m · 5 sec · River Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Snells Bush Road
123 m · 11 sec · Snells Bush Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Snells Bush Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and East Creek.
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.
Longest stretch
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6.23 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to East Creek?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Fairfield and 7.1 miles from East Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and East Creek. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.98 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in New York State, United States
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 43.1372900, -74.9132100 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Creek
East Creek is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0072900, -74.7434800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Creek (-74.74348, 43.00729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
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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