How far is Oneonta, NY from Silver Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oneonta and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta and Silver Lake.
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Start on Main Street
39 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 23
10.4 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on County Road 13
6.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 13
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Turn left onto County Highway 18
1.3 km · 2 min · County Highway 18
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
2083 ft · 2 min · Silver Lake Road
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Continue on Lake View Terrace
599 ft · 26 sec · Lake View Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake View Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneonta and Silver Lake.
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 23
Continue on State Highway 23
10.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 Oneonta and Partly Sunny near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oneonta to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Oneonta and 11.2 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oneonta and Partly Sunny near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
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 Morris.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 17.1 mi (27.52 km).
#1 Oneonta
City in Otsego County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 42.4528600, -75.0637700 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6014600, -75.3323900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-75.33239, 42.60146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
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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