How far is Meredith, NY from Harvard, NY?

The driving distance from Meredith, NY to Harvard, 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
24.85 mi
39.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
39.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.83 mi
Kilometers
59.27 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvard
Wed, Apr 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Meredith
Wed, Apr 15, 4:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meredith
2026-04-15T14:09
Arrive Harvard
Wed, Apr 15, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meredith
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
Hamden
NY

Human settlement in Delaware County, New York, United States of America

From Meredith
18.4 mi
00h 28m
To Harvard
18.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saw Mill Road

    52 m · 9 sec · Saw Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1175 ft · 58 sec · Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 28

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 10

    8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 10

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hawleys-Downsville Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Hawleys-Downsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hawleys-Downsville Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Hawleys-Downsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Knox Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Knox Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tannery Road

    830 ft · 25 sec · Tannery Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 30

    11.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 30

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Houck Mountain Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Houck Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Houck Mountain Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 30
11.7 mi · 32%
State Highway 10
8.89 mi · 24%
Hawleys-Downsville Road
7.52 mi · 20%
State Highway 28
6.24 mi · 17%
Main Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Knox Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 30

Continue on State Highway 30

11.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamden
00h 28m from Meredith
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

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 Meredith and 18.4 miles from Harvard.

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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meredith and Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harvard.

Stop Ideas Near Hamden

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

91 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Hudson

99 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

103 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

103 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Harvard. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Meredith

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

Population1,415
Coordinates42.3584200, -74.9343300
Altitude661
CountryUnited States
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#2 Harvard

Harvard is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0239800, -75.1126700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Meredith (-74.93433, 42.35842)
End: Harvard (-75.11267, 42.02398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.42
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meredith and Harvard. The current time is 14:09:28.

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.