How far is Central Square, NY from Oswego, NY?
The driving distance from Central Square, NY to Oswego, NY is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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.
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Square and Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Square and Oswego.
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Start on North Main Street
71 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Fulton Avenue
2199 ft · 44 sec · Fulton Avenue
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Continue on State Route 49
9.7 mi · 17 min · State Route 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Oneida Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oneida Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street North
2210 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street North
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Continue on State Route 48
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 48
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Continue on West River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West River Road
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Continue on West 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
6 m · 1 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Square and Oswego.
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 49
Continue on State Route 49
9.72 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Central Square and Mostly Sunny near Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Square to Oswego?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Volney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Central Square and 12.9 miles from Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central Square and Mostly Sunny near Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Volney
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 Volney.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Square and Oswego. Straight-line distance: 21.7 mi (34.92 km).
#1 Central Square
City in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,735 |
| Coordinates | 43.2867400, -76.1460400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oswego
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,240 |
| Coordinates | 43.4553500, -76.5105000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Street (-76.510484, 43.455319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
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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