How far is Southport, NY from Erin, NY?

The driving distance from Southport, NY to Erin, NY is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
18.01 mi
00h 26m
Flight
11.86 mi
19.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.86 mi
Kilometers
19.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.01 mi
Kilometers
28.98 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erin
Tue, Jun 2, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Southport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:38 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 Erin
Tue, Jun 2, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Horseheads
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Southport
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Erin
9.1 mi
00h 13m

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
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Erin.

  1. 1

    Start on Clemens Center Parkway

    83 m · 6 sec · Clemens Center Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Clemens Center Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    992 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sly Street

    1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1897 ft · 46 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca

    1251 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 13: Ithaca

    1374 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Breesport Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Breesport Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Breesport Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Breesport Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rodbourn Place

    109 m · 21 sec · Rodbourn Place

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Breesport Road
6.74 mi · 37%
Southern Tier Expressway
3.59 mi · 20%
NY 13
3.09 mi · 17%
Clemens Center Parkway
2.6 mi · 14%
East Church Street
0.99 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Breesport Road

Exit the roundabout onto Breesport Road

6.74 mi · 00h 10m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horseheads
00h 13m from Southport
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Southport and Mostly Clear near Erin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southport to Erin?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Horseheads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Southport and 9.1 miles from Erin.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Southport and Mostly Clear near Erin.

Stop Ideas Near Horseheads

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Horseheads, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Horseheads.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

112 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

116 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Erin. Straight-line distance: 11.86 mi (19.08 km).

Southport

#1 Southport

Town in New York state

Population9,622
Coordinates42.0548000, -76.8191200
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
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#2 Erin

Town in New York, United States

Population1,831
Coordinates42.1859100, -76.6699500
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 14 South (-76.819108, 42.054777)
End: Church Street (-76.669949, 42.18608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.13
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.57 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.87 $5.74
Premium $4.86 $3.11 $6.22
Diesel $4.69 $3.00 $6.01

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 Erin. The current time is 23:46:24.

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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.