How far is Horseheads, NY from Southport, NY?
The driving distance from Horseheads, NY to Southport, NY is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horseheads and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horseheads and Southport.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
1897 ft · 42 sec · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Sly Street
1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
992 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Clemens Center Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clemens Center Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Horseheads and Southport.
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.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
4.09 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Horseheads and Cloudy near Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horseheads to Southport?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Elmira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Horseheads and 4.7 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Horseheads and Cloudy near Southport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horseheads and Southport. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.48 km).
#1 Horseheads
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 6,244 |
| Coordinates | 42.1670200, -76.8205100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southport
Town in New York state
| Population | 9,622 |
| Coordinates | 42.0548000, -76.8191200 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-76.81912, 42.0548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
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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