How far is Rural Hill, NY from Adams, NY?
The driving distance from Rural Hill, NY to Adams, NY is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rural Hill and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rural Hill and Adams.
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Start on County Road 78
16 m · 4 sec · County Road 78
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Turn right onto County Road 79
1.3 mi · 5 min · County Road 79
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Turn left onto Mixer Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Mixer Road
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Turn right onto State Route 178
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 178
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Continue on West Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 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 Rural Hill and Adams.
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 178
Turn right onto State Route 178
5.84 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rural Hill and Periods Of Rain near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rural Hill to Adams?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Rural Hill and 5.1 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rural Hill and Periods Of Rain near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rural Hill and Adams. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.09 km).
#1 Rural Hill
Rural Hill is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7942300, -76.1732600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adams
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 4,847 |
| Coordinates | 43.8092300, -76.0240900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-76.02404, 43.80922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
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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