How far is Fairfield, NY from North Columbia, NY?
The driving distance from Fairfield, NY to North Columbia, NY is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
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City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and North Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and North Columbia.
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Start on Hard Scrabble Road
18 m · 8 sec · Hard Scrabble Road
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 29
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on Fairfield Street
2239 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
870 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Herkimer Street
2834 ft · 48 sec · Herkimer Street
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Continue on Middleville Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Middleville Road
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Continue on State Highway 28
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 28
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Route 5
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right onto NY 51 South: Ilion
1885 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
2826 ft · 54 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Otsego Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Otsego Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
1188 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51
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Turn left onto Spinnerville Gulf Road North
2434 ft · 1 min · Spinnerville Gulf Road North
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Continue on Elizabethtown Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Elizabethtown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elizabethtown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and North Columbia.
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.
Middleville Road
Continue on Middleville Road
6.66 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near North Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to North Columbia?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Fairfield and 9 miles from North Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near North Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Herkimer
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 Herkimer.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and North Columbia. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.9 km).
#1 Fairfield
Town in New York State, United States
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 43.1372900, -74.9132100 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Columbia
North Columbia is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9778500, -75.0715500 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Columbia (-75.07155, 42.97785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.45 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
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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