How far is Silver Lake, NY from Hartwick, NY?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, NY to Hartwick, NY is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and Hartwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Hartwick.
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Start on Lake View Terrace
599 ft · 26 sec · Lake View Terrace
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Continue on Silver Lake Road
2083 ft · 2 min · Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto County Highway 18
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Highway 18
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 80
6.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 80
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Continue on South Street
1 km · 1 min · South Street
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Continue on East Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Street
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Continue on State Route 80
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 51
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 51
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Turn straight onto State Route 80
6.6 mi · 12 min · State Route 80
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Turn right
55 m · 3 sec
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Continue on State Highway 205
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 205
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Continue on North Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 205
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Lake and Hartwick.
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 Route 80
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 80
6.83 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near Hartwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver Lake to Hartwick?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Edmeston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Silver Lake and 5.5 miles from Hartwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near Hartwick.
Stop Ideas Near Edmeston
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 Edmeston.
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Amsterdam station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Hartwick. Straight-line distance: 14.97 mi (24.09 km).
#1 Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6014600, -75.3323900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartwick
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,962 |
| Coordinates | 42.6598000, -75.0487700 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 205 (-75.048879, 42.65981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
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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