How far is Union Valley, NY from Solon, NY?
The driving distance from Union Valley, NY to Solon, NY is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Valley and Solon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Valley and Solon.
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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
7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 41
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 41
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Valley and Solon.
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
7.89 mi · 00h 12m
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 then Mostly Cloudy near Solon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Valley to Solon?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Cincinnatus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Union Valley and 5.8 miles from Solon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Union Valley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Solon.
Stop Ideas Near Cincinnatus
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 Cincinnatus.
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 Solon. Straight-line distance: 7.23 mi (11.63 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 Solon
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,078 |
| Coordinates | 42.5970100, -76.0168700 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 41 (-76.016868, 42.597031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
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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