How far is Elmwood, NY from Sterling, NY?
The driving distance from Elmwood, NY to Sterling, NY is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cayuga 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 Elmwood and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood and Sterling.
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Start on West Lake Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward White Bridge Road
550 ft · 12 sec · White Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Bridge Road
59 m · 4 sec · White Bridge Road
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Continue on Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Swift Street
3210 ft · 1 min · Swift Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Street
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Continue on South Seneca Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Seneca Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on South Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on Cayuga Street
1 mi · 3 min · Cayuga Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
2750 ft · 55 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Route 3
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 104A
52 m · 4 sec · State Route 104A
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Continue on State Highway 104A
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 104A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 104A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmwood and Sterling.
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 34
Continue on State Highway 34
9.11 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmwood and Chance Rain Showers near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmwood to Sterling?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Elmwood and 17.5 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elmwood and Chance Rain Showers near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Weedsport
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 Weedsport.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.38 km).
#1 Elmwood
Elmwood is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8267400, -76.5232700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Town in Cayuga County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,023 |
| Coordinates | 43.3259000, -76.6449500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 104A (-76.644949, 43.325896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
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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