How far is Monticello, NY from Groton, NY?
The driving distance from Monticello, NY to Groton, NY is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Groton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Groton.
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Start on Broadway
1038 ft · 18 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
89 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 17B
776 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 17B
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Take the ramp straight toward NY 17 West: Liberty, Binghamton
1950 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
90.7 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 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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Continue on Groton Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Groton Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 222
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 222
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Continue on Cortland Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on East Cortland Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cortland Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1080 ft · 18 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 Monticello and Groton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NY 17 West
Merge slight left
90.7 mi · 01h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Monticello and Rain Showers near Groton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Groton?
The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Monticello and 71.8 miles from Groton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Monticello and Rain Showers near Groton.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Groton. Straight-line distance: 107.42 mi (172.87 km).
#1 Monticello
Village in Sullivan County, New York
| Population | 6,402 |
| Coordinates | 41.6556500, -74.6893300 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Groton
Town in Tompkins County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,156 |
| Coordinates | 42.5878500, -76.3668800 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groton (-76.36688, 42.58785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.29 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $24.57 | $49.13 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
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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