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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.65 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.7 mi
34.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.65 mi
Kilometers
41.28 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oswego
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Central Square
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Square
2026-04-23T14:48
Arrive Oswego
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Central Square
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
Volney
NY

Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

From Central Square
12.8 mi
00h 18m
To Oswego
12.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    71 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fulton Avenue

    2199 ft · 44 sec · Fulton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 49

    9.7 mi · 17 min · State Route 49

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 3

  5. 5

    Continue on Oneida Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oneida Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 1st Street North

    2210 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 48

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 48

  8. 8

    Continue on West River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Water Street

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 49
9.72 mi · 38%
State Route 48
7.73 mi · 30%
State Route 3
3.9 mi · 15%
Oneida Street
1.19 mi · 5%
West River Road
1.18 mi · 5%
West 1st Street
1.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Volney
00h 18m from Central Square
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

32 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

75 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central Square and Oswego. Straight-line distance: 21.7 mi (34.92 km).

Central Square

#1 Central Square

City in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Population1,735
Coordinates43.2867400, -76.1460400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Oswego

#2 Oswego

City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States

Population7,240
Coordinates43.4553500, -76.5105000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-76.146339, 43.286666)
End: Water Street (-76.510484, 43.455319)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.65
Round trip
$7.30
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Square and Oswego. The current time is 14:48:01.

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.