How far is York, NY from Geneseo, NY?

The driving distance from York, NY to Geneseo, NY is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.49 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.24 mi
10.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.24 mi
Kilometers
10.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.49 mi
Kilometers
13.67 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneseo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T13:42
Arrive Geneseo
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in York
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
Leicester
NY

Town in Livingston County, New York, United States

From York
4.2 mi
00h 07m
To Geneseo
4.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Geneseo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Geneseo.

  1. 1

    Start on York Road East

    22 m · 7 sec · York Road East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Genesee Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Court Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Court Street

    1 km · 2 min · Court Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1407 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    33 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Geneseo.

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Genesee Street
4.64 mi · 55%
Main Street
3.17 mi · 37%
Court Street
0.67 mi · 8%
York Road East
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Genesee Street

Turn left onto Genesee Street

4.64 mi · 00h 07m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leicester
00h 07m from York
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving York and Chance Rain Showers near Geneseo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Geneseo?

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Leicester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from York and 4.2 miles from Geneseo.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around York and Chance Rain Showers near Geneseo.

Stop Ideas Near Leicester

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

49 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

69 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

81 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

100 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Geneseo. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.05 km).

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#1 York

Town in Livingston County, New York, United States

Population3,192
Coordinates42.8711700, -77.8852800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Geneseo

#2 Geneseo

City in Illinois

Population10,450
Coordinates42.7959000, -77.8169500
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-77.88528, 42.87117)
End: Geneseo (-77.81695, 42.7959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.13 L · about $1.20
Round trip
$2.41
0.6 gal · 2.26 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.20 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.34 $2.69
Premium $4.86 $1.46 $2.92
Diesel $4.69 $1.41 $2.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Geneseo. The current time is 13:42:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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