How far is Harvard, NY from Sidney, NY?

The driving distance from Harvard, NY to Sidney, NY is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.28 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.65 mi
39.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.65 mi
Kilometers
39.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.28 mi
Kilometers
76.09 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Harvard
Wed, Apr 15, 7:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvard
2026-04-15T17:27
Arrive Sidney
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvard
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Deposit
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Harvard
23.6 mi
00h 27m
To Sidney
23.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harvard and Sidney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harvard and Sidney.

  1. 1

    Start on Houck Mountain Road

    11 m · 3 sec · Houck Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 30

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    857 ft · 29 sec · Old State Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

    526 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton

    1978 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 10

    1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10

  8. 8

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  10. 10

    Continue on Airport Road

    2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 8

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  12. 12

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto East Main Street

    540 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvard and Sidney.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
21.9 mi · 46%
State Highway 8
19.9 mi · 42%
State Highway 30
3.14 mi · 7%
River Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Airport Road
0.43 mi · 1%
NY 8
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 West

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deposit
00h 27m from Harvard
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harvard and Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harvard to Sidney?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Harvard and 23.7 miles from Sidney.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harvard and Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.

Stop Ideas Near Deposit

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

75 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

98 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

112 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harvard and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 24.65 mi (39.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Harvard

Harvard is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0239800, -75.1126700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sidney

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America

Population3,557
Coordinates42.3148000, -75.3915700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Houck Mountain Road (-75.112746, 42.024039)
End: East Main Street (-75.391515, 42.314832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.39
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.70 $13.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.48 $14.97
Premium $4.86 $8.12 $16.24
Diesel $4.69 $7.84 $15.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvard and Sidney. The current time is 17:27:42.

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.