How far is Richland, NY from Central Square, NY?
The driving distance from Richland, NY to Central Square, NY is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oswego, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and Central Square.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and Central Square.
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Start on Richland-Orwell Road
671 ft · 25 sec · Richland-Orwell Road
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
56 m · 6 sec · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto County Route 48
136 m · 12 sec · County Route 48
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Continue on Richland Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Richland Road
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Continue on Maple Avenue
2144 ft · 38 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Jefferson Street
617 ft · 14 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Salina Street
1677 ft · 30 sec · Salina Street
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Turn left onto Rome Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Rome Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 49: Central Square
1119 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
71 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland and Central Square.
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.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 Richland and Mostly Sunny near Central Square.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland to Central Square?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Parish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Richland and 12.6 miles from Central Square.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richland and Mostly Sunny near Central Square.
Stop Ideas Near Parish
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 Parish.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Central Square. Straight-line distance: 20.15 mi (32.43 km).
#1 Richland
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 5,526 |
| Coordinates | 43.5695100, -76.0477000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central Square
City in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,735 |
| Coordinates | 43.2867400, -76.1460400 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central Square (-76.14604, 43.28674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
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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