How far is Preble, NY from Union Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Preble, NY to Union Valley, NY is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preble and Union Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preble and Union Valley.
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Start on Preble Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Preble Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
747 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Homer-Baltimore Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Homer-Baltimore Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 13
13.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Cortland Street
623 ft · 18 sec · Cortland Street
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Turn right onto Cemetery Street
688 ft · 20 sec · Cemetery Street
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Continue on Lincklaen Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Lincklaen Road
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Continue on County Highway 12
7 mi · 17 min · County Highway 12
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Turn slight right onto Union Valley Road
1938 ft · 1 min · Union Valley Road
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Continue on County Road 12A
529 ft · 29 sec · County Road 12A
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Turn left onto Union Valley Road
6 m · 1 sec · Union Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Preble and Union Valley.
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.
State Route 13
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 13
13.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Preble and Patchy Fog near Union Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preble to Union Valley?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cuyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Preble and 14.9 miles from Union Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Preble and Patchy Fog near Union Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Cuyler
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 Cuyler.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preble and Union Valley. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 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 Union Valley
Situated in eastern Cortland County, this unincorporated community lies within the town of Taylor in central New York.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6336800, -75.8838100 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Valley (-75.88381, 42.63368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
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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