How far is Cairo, NY from Acra, NY?

The driving distance from Cairo, NY to Acra, NY is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.35 mi
00h 06m
Flight
3.03 mi
4.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.03 mi
Kilometers
4.87 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.35 mi
Kilometers
5.39 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Acra
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cairo
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cairo
2026-04-18T09:30
Arrive Acra
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cairo
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
Woodstock
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Cairo
1.7 mi
00h 03m
To Acra
1.7 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cairo and Acra.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cairo and Acra.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1396 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 23

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 31

    710 ft · 25 sec · County Road 31

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 20

    765 ft · 21 sec · County Road 20

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 20

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cairo and Acra.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 23
1.94 mi · 58%
Main Street
1.13 mi · 34%
County Road 20
0.14 mi · 4%
County Road 31
0.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 23

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 23

1.94 mi · 00h 03m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
00h 03m from Cairo
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cairo and Partly Sunny near Acra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cairo to Acra?

The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Cairo and 1.7 miles from Acra.

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

The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cairo and Partly Sunny near Acra.

Stop Ideas Near Woodstock

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

19 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

42 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

45 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Schenectady

55 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cairo and Acra. Straight-line distance: 3.03 mi (4.87 km).

Cairo

#1 Cairo

Town in Greene County, New York, United States

Population6,420
Coordinates42.2989700, -73.9984700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
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#2 Acra

Acra is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3109200, -74.0554100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Cairo (-73.99847, 42.29897)
End: Acra (-74.05541, 42.31092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.45 L · about $0.48
Round trip
$0.96
0.24 gal · 0.9 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.48 $0.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.54 $1.08
Premium $4.86 $0.58 $1.17
Diesel $4.69 $0.56 $1.13

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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There is no time difference between Cairo and Acra. The current time is 09:30:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.