How far is Scottsville, NY from Penfield, NY?

The driving distance from Scottsville, NY to Penfield, NY is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.85 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.41 mi
24.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.41 mi
Kilometers
24.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.56 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Return by in Scottsville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsville
2026-10-15T16:26
Arrive Penfield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scottsville
10:00 PM EDT
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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Scottsville
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Penfield
11.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsville and Penfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsville and Penfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Street

    1019 ft · 22 sec · Rochester Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scottsville-West Henrietta Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scottsville-West Henrietta Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Erie Station Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Erie Station Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Thruway Park Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Thruway Park Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Henrietta Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Henrietta Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lehigh Station Road

    3019 ft · 1 min · Lehigh Station Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 390 North: Rochester

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    4 mi · 5 min · Genesee Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 590 North: Rochester, Irondequoit

    2137 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Monroe Avenue, Pittsford

    1272 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Monroe Avenue

    1130 ft · 30 sec · Monroe Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Allens Creek Road

    1519 ft · 49 sec · Allens Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clover Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clover Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Linden Avenue

    1407 ft · 34 sec · Linden Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Penfield Road

    2384 ft · 1 min · Penfield Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsville and Penfield.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesee Expressway
3.98 mi · 19%
Korean War Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 11%
Erie Station Road
2.15 mi · 10%
Outer Loop
2.06 mi · 10%
Scottsville-West Henrietta Road
1.65 mi · 8%
Thruway Park Drive
1.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Genesee Expressway

Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

3.98 mi · 00h 05m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
00h 13m from Scottsville
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scottsville and Mostly Sunny near Penfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsville to Penfield?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Scottsville and 11.5 miles from Penfield.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scottsville and Mostly Sunny near Penfield.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henrietta, 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 Henrietta.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsville and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 15.41 mi (24.8 km).

Scottsville

#1 Scottsville

Village in Monroe County, New York, United States

Population1,900
Coordinates43.0259000, -77.7452800
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Penfield

#2 Penfield

Town in New York, United States

Population37,243
Coordinates43.1303400, -77.4755500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Street (-77.745273, 43.025897)
End: Penfield Road (-77.475474, 43.130213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.58
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.29 $6.58
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.69 $7.37
Premium $5.38 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $6.51 $4.82 $9.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsville and Penfield. The current time is 16:26:24.

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.