How far is Sullivan, NY from Eaton, NY?

The driving distance from Sullivan, NY to Eaton, NY is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.47 mi
29.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.47 mi
Kilometers
29.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.88 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eaton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:23 PM EST
Return by in Sullivan
Fri, Nov 6, 2:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Eaton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:23 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
10:00 PM EST
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
Nelson
NY

Town in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Sullivan
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To Eaton
9.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Eaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Eaton.

  1. 1

    Start on Canaseraga Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Canaseraga Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    108 m · 5 sec · State Route 5

  3. 3

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Genesee Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Falls Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Falls Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Gorge Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gorge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sweetland Street

    1918 ft · 54 sec · Sweetland Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farnham Street

    1757 ft · 57 sec · Farnham Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Street

    688 ft · 19 sec · Albany Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Nelson Street

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Nelson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Eaton Street

    2783 ft · 1 min · Eaton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Eaton Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Eaton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 26

    2 m · 1 sec · State Route 26

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 26

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan and Eaton.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nelson Street
10.7 mi · 48%
Falls Boulevard
4.28 mi · 19%
Gorge Road
4.18 mi · 19%
Eaton Road
3.57 mi · 16%
East Genesee Street
0.91 mi · 4%
Genesee Street
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nelson Street

Continue on Nelson Street

10.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
00h 15m from Sullivan
Leave By
7:28 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sullivan and Partly Cloudy near Eaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sullivan to Eaton?

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Sullivan and 9.4 miles from Eaton.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sullivan and Partly Cloudy near Eaton.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nelson, 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 Nelson.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

40 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

41 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 18.47 mi (29.73 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

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

Population15,080
Coordinates43.0545100, -75.8468600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eaton

Town in New York, United States

Population4,705
Coordinates42.8497900, -75.6118500
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Canaseraga Road (-75.846857, 43.05451)
End: Eaton Road (-75.611827, 42.849792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.40
Round trip
$6.81
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.40 $6.81
Mid-grade $4.87 $3.85 $7.70
Premium $5.27 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $6.47 $5.11 $10.22

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan and Eaton. The current time is 13:52:53.

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.