How far is Union Valley, NY from Homer, NY?
The driving distance from Union Valley, NY to Homer, NY is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Valley and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Valley and Homer.
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Start on Union Valley Road
6 m · 3 sec · Union Valley Road
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Turn right onto County Road 12A
529 ft · 23 sec · County Road 12A
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Continue on Union Valley Road
1644 ft · 1 min · Union Valley Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road
96 m · 14 sec · Union Valley Road
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Turn straight onto County Highway 12
3.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway 12
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Continue on County Route 12
1425 ft · 41 sec · County Route 12
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 26
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 26
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 41
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Cortland-McGraw Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cortland-McGraw Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 North
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1441 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto James Street
25 m · 2 sec · James Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · James Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Valley and Homer.
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 Highway 41
Turn right onto State Highway 41
11.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Union Valley and Patchy Fog near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Valley to Homer?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Solon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Union Valley and 9.8 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Union Valley and Patchy Fog near Homer.
Stop Ideas Near Solon
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 Solon.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Valley and Homer. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Homer
Village in New York
| Population | 3,082 |
| Coordinates | 42.6370100, -76.1788200 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: James Street (-76.178825, 42.636946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
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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