How far is Harvard, NY from Meredith, NY?
The driving distance from Harvard, NY to Meredith, NY is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harvard and Meredith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard and Meredith.
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Start on Houck Mountain Road
11 m · 7 sec · Houck Mountain Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 30
11.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on Tannery Road
830 ft · 24 sec · Tannery Road
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Knox Avenue
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Continue on Hawleys-Downsville Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawleys-Downsville Road
1.1 km · 54 sec · Hawleys-Downsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 10
8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28
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Turn right onto Turnpike Road
1175 ft · 57 sec · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Road
52 m · 8 sec · Saw Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saw Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvard and Meredith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 30
Turn left onto State Highway 30
11.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harvard and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meredith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harvard to Meredith?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Hamden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Harvard and 18.5 miles from Meredith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harvard and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Meredith.
Stop Ideas Near Hamden
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 Hamden.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harvard and Meredith. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 km).
#1 Harvard
Harvard is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0239800, -75.1126700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meredith
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,415 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584200, -74.9343300 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saw Mill Road (-74.934093, 42.358552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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