How far is Union Valley, NY from Preble, NY?
The driving distance from Union Valley, NY to Preble, NY is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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
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Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Valley and Preble.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Valley and Preble.
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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 left to continue on Union Valley Road
90 m · 13 sec · Union Valley Road
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Turn straight onto County Highway 12
7 mi · 17 min · County Highway 12
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Continue on Lincklaen Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Lincklaen Road
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Continue on Cemetery Street
688 ft · 28 sec · Cemetery Street
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Turn left onto Cortland Street
623 ft · 15 sec · Cortland Street
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Continue on State Route 13
13.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 13
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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
747 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Preble Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Preble Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Preble Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Valley and Preble.
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
Continue on 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 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 Preble.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Valley to Preble?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Cuyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Union Valley and 18 miles from Preble.
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 17.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Union Valley and Patchy Fog near Preble.
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 Union Valley and Preble. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 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 Preble
City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.7353500, -76.1482600 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Route 281 (-76.148228, 42.735335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
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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