How far is Sidney, NY from Harvard, NY?
The driving distance from Sidney, NY to Harvard, NY is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Sidney and Harvard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Harvard.
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Start on East Main Street
540 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto River Street
1.2 km · 2 min · River Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10
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Take the exit left toward NY 17 East
1287 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: East Branch, Downsville
1230 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Old State Road
61 m · 3 sec · Old State Road
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Continue on State Highway 30
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left onto Houck Mountain Road
11 m · 2 sec · Houck Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Houck Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney and Harvard.
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.
NY 17 East
Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to Harvard?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Sidney and 23.7 miles from Harvard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harvard.
Stop Ideas Near Deposit
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 Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Harvard. Straight-line distance: 24.65 mi (39.67 km).
#1 Sidney
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.3148000, -75.3915700 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harvard
Harvard is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0239800, -75.1126700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harvard (-75.11267, 42.02398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
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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