How far is North Cuba, NY from Sanford, NY?
The driving distance from North Cuba, NY to Sanford, NY is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Cuba and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Cuba and Sanford.
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Start on State Highway 305
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 305
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Continue on Genesee Street
1158 ft · 30 sec · Genesee Street
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Take the ramp left
1658 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 275: Friendship, Bolivar
1207 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Notch Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Notch Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
1810 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Portville-Ceres Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Portville-Ceres Road
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Turn right onto Sanford Hollow Road
1870 ft · 1 min · Sanford Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sanford Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Cuba and Sanford.
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.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
6.77 mi · 00h 08m
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 North Cuba and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Cuba to Sanford?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Wirt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from North Cuba and 12.5 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Cuba and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sanford.
Stop Ideas Near Wirt
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 Wirt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Cuba and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 15.75 mi (25.34 km).
#1 North Cuba
North Cuba is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2414600, -78.2733500 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanford
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 42.0153400, -78.2355700 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-78.235563, 42.015244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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