How far is Van Buren, NY from Loomis Hill, NY?

The driving distance from Van Buren, NY to Loomis Hill, NY is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.64 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.91 mi
12.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.91 mi
Kilometers
12.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.73 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loomis Hill
Mon, Nov 9, 4:34 PM EST
Return by in Van Buren
Mon, Nov 9, 4:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Buren
2026-11-09T16:14
Arrive Loomis Hill
Mon, Nov 9, 4:34 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Van Buren
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
Solvay
NY

Village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

From Van Buren
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To Loomis Hill
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Monday

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Monday

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Loomis Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Loomis Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Peck Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Peck Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jones Road

    1527 ft · 35 sec · Jones Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 690 East

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Lakeland, Auburn

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 695 South

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn

    2436 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2105 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    707 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warners Road

    2656 ft · 1 min · Warners Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Onondaga Road (NY 173)

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Onondaga Road (NY 173)

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Split Rock Road

    1033 ft · 30 sec · Split Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harris Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harris Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Howlett Hill Road

    1140 ft · 33 sec · Howlett Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Copperfield Road

    82 m · 14 sec · Copperfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Foothill Path

    152 m · 22 sec · Foothill Path

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Foothill Path

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Buren and Loomis Hill.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 690 East
3.91 mi · 34%
Onondaga Road (NY 173)
2.06 mi · 18%
NY 695 South
1.49 mi · 13%
NY 5 West
0.99 mi · 9%
Van Buren Road
0.72 mi · 6%
Harris Road
0.71 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 690 East

Merge slight left

3.57 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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Solvay
00h 10m from Van Buren
Leave By
7:50 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Van Buren and Rain Showers near Loomis Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Loomis Hill?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Solvay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Van Buren and 5.8 miles from Loomis Hill.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Van Buren and Rain Showers near Loomis Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Solvay

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Solvay and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 4.5 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

2 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

63 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Loomis Hill. Straight-line distance: 7.91 mi (12.73 km).

Van Buren

#1 Van Buren

Town in New York, United States

Population13,332
Coordinates43.1136800, -76.3021500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Loomis Hill

Loomis Hill is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0109000, -76.2332600
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Buren (-76.30215, 43.11368)
End: Loomis Hill (-76.23326, 43.0109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.75
Round trip
$3.49
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.26 $1.75 $3.49
Mid-grade $4.82 $1.98 $3.95
Premium $5.22 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.44 $2.64 $5.28

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Buren and Loomis Hill. The current time is 16:14:32.

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.