How far is Genoa, NY from Owasco, NY?
The driving distance from Genoa, NY to Owasco, NY is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Genoa and Owasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genoa and Owasco.
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Start on Main Street
2109 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 90
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 90
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Turn slight left onto Pine Hollow Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Pine Hollow Road
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Continue on West Hill Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Hill Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2986 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 38
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 38
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cayuga Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cayuga Street
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Continue on State Highway 38A
10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 38A
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Continue on State Route 38A
2742 ft · 59 sec · State Route 38A
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Continue on State Route 38A
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 38A
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Continue on East Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Genoa and Owasco.
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 38A
Continue on State Highway 38A
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Genoa and Partly Sunny near Owasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Genoa to Owasco?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Moravia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Genoa and 11.4 miles from Owasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Genoa and Partly Sunny near Owasco.
Stop Ideas Near Moravia
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 Moravia.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genoa and Owasco. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.6 km).
#1 Genoa
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 1,943 |
| Coordinates | 42.6678500, -76.5357700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owasco
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.8550700, -76.4652100 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owasco (-76.46521, 42.85507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
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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