How far is Southport, NY from Wellsburg, NY?

The driving distance from Southport, NY to Wellsburg, NY is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.59 mi
00h 09m
Flight
5.43 mi
8.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.43 mi
Kilometers
8.74 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.59 mi
Kilometers
10.61 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellsburg
Sat, Oct 17, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in Southport
Sat, Oct 17, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southport
2026-10-17T16:53
Arrive Wellsburg
Sat, Oct 17, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
3.3 mi
00h 04m
To Wellsburg
3.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph N
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clemens Center Parkway

    83 m · 6 sec · Clemens Center Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Clemens Center Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clemens Center Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cedar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lower Maple Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · Lower Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lower Maple Avenue
2.99 mi · 45%
Cedar Street
1.18 mi · 18%
Front Street
0.87 mi · 13%
Clemens Center Parkway
0.85 mi · 13%
Maple Avenue
0.7 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Lower Maple Avenue

Continue on Lower Maple Avenue

2.99 mi · 00h 04m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmira
00h 04m from Southport
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Southport and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wellsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 3.3 miles from Southport and 3.3 miles from Wellsburg.

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

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Southport and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wellsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Wellsburg. Straight-line distance: 5.43 mi (8.74 km).

Southport

#1 Southport

Town in New York state

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

Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America

Population528
Coordinates42.0161900, -76.7269000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 14 South (-76.819108, 42.054777)
End: Front Street (-76.726887, 42.016231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
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
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.97 $1.14 $2.29
Premium $5.37 $1.23 $2.47
Diesel $6.51 $1.50 $2.99

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Southport and Wellsburg. The current time is 16:53:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.