How far is Roberts Hill, NY from Cairo, NY?

The driving distance from Roberts Hill, NY to Cairo, NY is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.91 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.61 mi
17.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.61 mi
Kilometers
17.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.91 mi
Kilometers
32.04 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cairo
Sun, Nov 8, 10:07 AM EST
Return by in Roberts Hill
Sun, Nov 8, 10:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roberts Hill
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Cairo
Sun, Nov 8, 10:07 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roberts Hill
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Athens
NY

City in Greene County, New York, United States of America

From Roberts Hill
9.9 mi
00h 11m
To Cairo
10 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roberts Hill and Cairo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roberts Hill and Cairo.

  1. 1

    Start on Reservoir Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Reservoir Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roberts Hill Road

    1514 ft · 1 min · Roberts Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Schoolhouse Road

    1526 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1428 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87, NYST

    911 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: NY City

    1374 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    158 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham

    48 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 23 West: East Durham, Windham, Cairo, Greenville

    1105 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bross Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Bross Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roberts Hill and Cairo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
10.1 mi · 51%
State Highway 23
6.78 mi · 34%
NY 23
0.85 mi · 4%
Bross Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Schoolhouse Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Roberts Hill Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

10.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 11m from Roberts Hill
Leave By
7:44 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Roberts Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cairo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roberts Hill to Cairo?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Roberts Hill and 10 miles from Cairo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Roberts Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cairo.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roberts Hill and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 10.61 mi (17.07 km).

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#1 Roberts Hill

Roberts Hill is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3953600, -73.8367900
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Cairo

#2 Cairo

Town in Greene County, New York, United States

Population6,420
Coordinates42.2989700, -73.9984700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Reservoir Road (-73.836748, 42.395494)
End: Main Street (-73.998441, 42.298992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.01
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $3.00 $6.01
Mid-grade $4.86 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $5.25 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $6.46 $4.52 $9.04

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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There is no time difference between Roberts Hill and Cairo. The current time is 09:45:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.