How far is Owasco, NY from Auburn, NY?

The driving distance from Owasco, NY to Auburn, NY is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.97 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.36 mi
11.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.36 mi
Kilometers
11.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.97 mi
Kilometers
14.43 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Owasco
Sun, May 31, 8:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owasco
2026-05-31T07:40
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 31, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Owasco
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fleming
NY

City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

From Owasco
4.3 mi
00h 07m
To Auburn
4.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Owasco and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owasco and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lake Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Lake Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Owasco Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Owasco Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Lake Road

    658 ft · 13 sec · East Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Owasco Street

    2498 ft · 52 sec · Owasco Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1262 ft · 32 sec · South Fulton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    2063 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owasco and Auburn.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Owasco Road
4.53 mi · 51%
East Lake Road
2.97 mi · 33%
Owasco Street
0.47 mi · 5%
East Genesee Street
0.39 mi · 4%
South Fulton Street
0.24 mi · 3%
South Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Owasco Road

Continue on Owasco Road

4.53 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fleming
00h 07m from Owasco
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Owasco and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owasco to Auburn?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Fleming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Owasco and 4.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owasco and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Fleming

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

37 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

91 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

99 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owasco and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 7.36 mi (11.84 km).

Owasco

#1 Owasco

City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

Population3,588
Coordinates42.8550700, -76.4652100
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Cayuga County, New York

Population25,915
Coordinates42.9317300, -76.5660500
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lake Road (-76.465202, 42.854974)
End: South Street (-76.566128, 42.931726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
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.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.57
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.28 $2.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.43 $2.87
Premium $4.86 $1.56 $3.11
Diesel $4.69 $1.50 $3.00

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Owasco and Auburn. The current time is 07:40:59.

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.