How far is Preble, NY from East Scott, NY?
The driving distance from Preble, NY to East Scott, NY is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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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 Preble and East Scott.
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Start on Preble Road
152 m · 14 sec · Preble Road
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Continue on Otisco Valley Road
1834 ft · 50 sec · Otisco Valley Road
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Turn slight left onto Preble Road
2744 ft · 2 min · Preble Road
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Continue on Preble Hill
1.7 mi · 7 min · Preble Hill
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Turn left onto Cold Brook Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cold Brook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cold Brook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Preble and East Scott.
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
Continue on 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Preble and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preble to East Scott?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 Preble and 1.9 miles from East Scott.
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 1.2 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.52 one way or $1.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Preble and Showers And Thunderstorms near East Scott.
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 Preble and East Scott. Straight-line distance: 2.52 mi (4.05 km).
#1 Preble
City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.7353500, -76.1482600 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Scott
East Scott is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7220100, -76.1943700 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Scott (-76.19437, 42.72201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.61 | $1.22 |
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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