How far is Southport, NY from Elmira Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Southport, NY to Elmira Heights, NY is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
6.28 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.18 mi
8.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.18 mi
Kilometers
8.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.28 mi
Kilometers
10.1 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmira Heights
Mon, Jun 1, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Southport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southport
2026-06-01T23:46
Arrive Elmira Heights
Mon, Jun 1, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Elmira
NY

City in Chemung County, New York, USA

From Southport
3 mi
00h 06m
To Elmira Heights
3.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Elmira Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Elmira Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Clemens Center Parkway

    16 m · 1 sec · Clemens Center Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Broadway Street

    34 m · 4 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cultural Connector

    63 m · 6 sec · Park Place

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Park Place

    2527 ft · 49 sec · Park Place

  8. 8

    Continue on College Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · College Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 13th Street

    1335 ft · 44 sec · West 13th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Scottwood Avenue

    139 m · 22 sec · Scottwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Park Lane

    21 m · 3 sec · North Park Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Park Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southport and Elmira Heights.

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
190.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
College Avenue
2.09 mi · 33%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.88 mi · 30%
South Main Street
1.06 mi · 17%
Park Place
0.5 mi · 8%
West 13th Street
0.25 mi · 4%
Scottwood Avenue
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

College Avenue

Continue on College Avenue

2.09 mi · 00h 03m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmira
00h 06m from Southport
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Southport and Sunny near Elmira Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southport to Elmira Heights?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Elmira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Southport and 3.3 miles from Elmira Heights.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.88 one way or $1.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Southport and Sunny near Elmira Heights.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Elmira Heights. Straight-line distance: 5.18 mi (8.34 km).

Southport

#1 Southport

Town in New York state

Population9,622
Coordinates42.0548000, -76.8191200
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Elmira Heights

#2 Elmira Heights

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

Population3,747
Coordinates42.1298000, -76.8207900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 14 South (-76.819108, 42.054777)
End: North Park Lane (-76.820815, 42.1299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.84 L · about $0.88
Round trip
$1.76
0.44 gal · 1.68 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $0.88 $1.76
Mid-grade $4.48 $0.99 $1.97
Premium $4.86 $1.07 $2.14
Diesel $4.69 $1.03 $2.07

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Southport and Elmira Heights. The current time is 23:46:23.

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.