How far is Erin, NY from Southport, NY?

The driving distance from Erin, NY to Southport, NY is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.76 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.86 mi
19.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.86 mi
Kilometers
19.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.76 mi
Kilometers
28.58 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southport
Tue, Jun 2, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Erin
Tue, Jun 2, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erin
2026-06-02T00:44
Arrive Southport
Tue, Jun 2, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Erin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Horseheads
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Erin
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Southport
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erin and Southport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erin and Southport.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    28 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rodbourn Place

    109 m · 18 sec · Rodbourn Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Breesport Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Breesport Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    55 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    44 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Sly Street

    1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    992 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clemens Center Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clemens Center Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erin and Southport.

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Breesport Road
10 mi · 56%
Southern Tier Expressway
3.53 mi · 20%
Clemens Center Parkway
2.47 mi · 14%
East Church Street
0.67 mi · 4%
Madison Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
NY 352
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Breesport Road

Turn right onto Breesport Road

6.73 mi · 00h 10m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horseheads
00h 12m from Erin
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erin and Mostly Sunny near Southport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erin to Southport?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 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?

Horseheads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Erin and 8.9 miles from Southport.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erin and Mostly Sunny near Southport.

Stop Ideas Near Horseheads

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

112 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

116 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erin and Southport. Straight-line distance: 11.86 mi (19.08 km).

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#1 Erin

Town in New York, United States

Population1,831
Coordinates42.1859100, -76.6699500
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Southport

#2 Southport

Town in New York state

Population9,622
Coordinates42.0548000, -76.8191200
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Erin (-76.66995, 42.18591)
End: Southport (-76.81912, 42.0548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.82 $5.65
Premium $4.86 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $4.69 $2.96 $5.91

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Erin and Southport. The current time is 00:44:23.

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.