How far is Arcade, NY from Sheldon, NY?
The driving distance from Arcade, NY to Sheldon, NY is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arcade and Sheldon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcade and Sheldon.
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Start on Liberty Street
16 m · 7 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
730 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
652 ft · 19 sec · Water Street
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Continue on North Street
2541 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 98
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 98
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Continue on Cattaraugus Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cattaraugus Road
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Continue on State Highway 98
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 98
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Continue on Cattaraugus Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Cattaraugus Road
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Continue on State Highway 77
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 77
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Turn left onto Centerline Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Centerline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centerline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcade and Sheldon.
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.
Cattaraugus Road
Continue on Cattaraugus Road
3.79 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Arcade and Mostly Sunny near Sheldon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arcade to Sheldon?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Arcade and 8.3 miles from Sheldon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcade and Mostly Sunny near Sheldon.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
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 Holland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arcade and Sheldon. Straight-line distance: 14.05 mi (22.61 km).
#1 Arcade
Town in Wyoming County, New York
| Population | 2,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.5339500, -78.4230700 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheldon
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 2,268 |
| Coordinates | 42.7372800, -78.4186300 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheldon (-78.41863, 42.73728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
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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