How far is Sullivan, NY from Hamilton, NY?

The driving distance from Sullivan, NY to Hamilton, NY is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26.22 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.93 mi
35.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.93 mi
Kilometers
35.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.2 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, Nov 6, 4:40 PM EST
Return by in Sullivan
Fri, Nov 6, 5:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-11-06T16:05
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, Nov 6, 4:40 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Stockbridge
NY

Town of the United States

From Sullivan
14.6 mi
00h 17m
To Hamilton
11.6 mi
00h 17m

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

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canaseraga Road

    19 m · 9 sec · Canaseraga Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 5

  3. 3

    Continue on Seneca Turnpike

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Seneca Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue on Genesee Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Genesee Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 46

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 46

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bear Path Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Bear Path Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1275 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 46

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 46

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 12B

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B

  13. 13

    Continue on Utica Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Utica Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 46
7.23 mi · 28%
Bear Path Road
6.03 mi · 23%
Seneca Turnpike
4.51 mi · 17%
Genesee Street
3.81 mi · 15%
State Route 5
2.23 mi · 9%
State Route 12B
1.98 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Route 46

Continue on State Route 46

5.81 mi · 00h 09m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockbridge
00h 17m from Sullivan
Leave By
7:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sullivan and Patchy Fog near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Stockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Sullivan and 11.6 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sullivan and Patchy Fog near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Stockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

26 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

51 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.29 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 Hamilton

Village in New York, United States

Population4,079
Coordinates42.8270100, -75.5446200
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Canaseraga Road (-75.846857, 43.05451)
End: Utica Street (-75.544654, 42.8269)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.93
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $3.97 $7.93
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $5.27 $4.85 $9.69
Diesel $6.47 $5.95 $11.90

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 Hamilton. The current time is 16:05:28.

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.