How far is Sterling, NY from Elmwood, NY?
The driving distance from Sterling, NY to Elmwood, NY is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
City in Cayuga County, 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 Sterling and Elmwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Elmwood.
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Start on State Highway 104A
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 104A
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Cayuga Street
1 mi · 3 min · Cayuga Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on North Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on North Seneca Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Seneca Street
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Continue on North Street Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · North Street Road
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Turn left onto Swift Street
3160 ft · 1 min · Swift Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 38
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 38
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 38
46 m · 5 sec · State Highway 38
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Turn slight right onto West Lake Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling and Elmwood.
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 Highway 34
Continue on State Highway 34
9.11 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sterling and Chance Rain Showers near Elmwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling to Elmwood?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Sterling and 19.9 miles from Elmwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sterling and Chance Rain Showers near Elmwood.
Stop Ideas Near Weedsport
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 Weedsport.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Elmwood. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.38 km).
#1 Sterling
Town in Cayuga County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,023 |
| Coordinates | 43.3259000, -76.6449500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmwood
Elmwood is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8267400, -76.5232700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmwood (-76.52327, 42.82674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.01 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
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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