How far is Owego, NY from Gouverneur, NY?
The driving distance from Owego, NY to Gouverneur, NY is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Owego and Gouverneur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owego and Gouverneur.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Avenue
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Turn straight
30.5 mi · 46 min
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Turn straight onto Cortland Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Keep slight left to continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Continue on West Homer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
76.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum
1459 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton
1337 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
115 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owego and Gouverneur.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Syracuse
Continue straight
76.4 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Owego and Sunny near Gouverneur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owego to Gouverneur?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brewerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Owego and 90.6 miles from Gouverneur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owego and Sunny near Gouverneur.
Stop Ideas Near Brewerton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brewerton.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owego and Gouverneur. Straight-line distance: 159.46 mi (256.63 km).
#1 Owego
Village in Tioga County, New York
| Population | 18,517 |
| Coordinates | 42.1034100, -76.2621500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gouverneur
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 44.3367300, -75.4629900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gouverneur (-75.46299, 44.33673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $28.42 | $56.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $31.83 | $63.67 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $34.39 | $68.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $41.59 | $83.19 |
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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