Auburn, NY Road Trips
With 14 routes heading out and 11 heading in, Auburn, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 229 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Auburn, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
25
Longest Drive
313.5 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
15m
Owasco, NY
Plan Around Auburn, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Auburn, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Auburn, NY
Auburn, NY to Islip, NY
Auburn, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Auburn, NY to Queens, NY
Auburn, NY to Astoria, NY
Auburn, NY to Manhattan, NY
Auburn, NY to East Flatbush, NY
Auburn, NY to The Bronx, NY
Auburn, NY to Borough Park, NY
Auburn, NY to Bushwick, NY
Auburn, NY to Yonkers, NY
Auburn, NY to New York City, NY
Auburn, NY to Ramapo, NY
Auburn, NY to Greece, NY
Auburn, NY to Syracuse, NY
Driving from Auburn, NY
On average, trips departing from Auburn, NY run 229 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 56m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 301 miles (6h 24m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Auburn, NY are Islip, NY (300.7 mi, 6h 24m), Richmond Hill, NY (268.5 mi, 5h 42m), Queens, NY (264 mi, 5h 46m), Astoria, NY (260.4 mi, 5h 32m), and Manhattan, NY (258.8 mi, 5h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 229-mile trip from Auburn, NY, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 mapped routes leaving Auburn, NY and 11 routes heading into Auburn, NY, covering 25 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 301 miles.
The longest mapped route from Auburn, NY covers 301 miles and takes approximately 6h 24m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.
The average route from Auburn, NY runs about 229 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 229-mile trip from Auburn, NY costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Auburn, NY include Islip, NY, Richmond Hill, NY, Queens, NY and Astoria, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Auburn, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,475
Median Income
$49,377
Median Home Value
$143,600
Median Age
40.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Auburn, NY at a Glance
Founded
1793
Elevation
686 ft
Area
8 mi²
Notable People from Auburn, NY
A sampling of people born in Auburn, NY.
Eric Adams
1952
American heavy metal singer
Avery Dulles
1918–2008
Catholic cardinal (1918–2008)
Joey DeMaio
1954
American bassist
Annie Edson Taylor
1838–1921
American schoolteacher and daredevil; first person to successfully go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (1838–1921)
Harry Elmer Barnes
1889–1968
American historian and holocaust denier (1889–1968)
Harriet Mann Miller
1831–1918
American author, naturalist, ornithologist (1831-1918)
Mark Jindrak
1977
American professional wrestler and actor
Marijane Meaker
1927–2022
American writer (1927-2022)
Jeremy Morin
1991
American ice hockey player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Auburn, NY.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex
historic church in Auburn, New York, United States
Harriet Tubman grave
grave of Harriet Tubman
Shines Auburn Theater
former movie theater in Auburn, New York, United States
Charles Chauncey Dwight House
historic home located at Auburn in Cayuga County, New York
West High School
historic building in Auburn, New York, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q225519), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Auburn, NY
Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
1 Auburn Historic Sites Commission, 131 Genesee Street, ☏ +1 315 258-9820. 2 Cayuga County Office of Tourism, 131 Genesee Street, ☏ +1 315 255-1658. Visitor information and services 3 Cayuga Museum of History and Art and Case Research Lab, 203 Genesee Street, ☏ +1 315 253-8051. Housed in the Willard-Case mansion (built in 1836), the museum offers exhibits on local figures, events and items pertinent to the development of Cayuga County. The Case Research Lab is the site where the first successful system of sound on film was invented. Theater Mack, located in the historic carriage house, hosts lectures, events and Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival productions. Gift shop offers local memorabilia. 4 Fort Hill Cemetery, 19 Fort Street, ☏ +1 315 253-8132. Set on a hill overlooking Auburn, this site was used for burial mounds by Native Americans as early as 1100 A.D. It includes the burial sites of William Seward, Harriet Tubman, Martha Coffin Wright, Col. Myles Keogh who fought with Gen. Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn, and a monument to Indian orator Chief Logan. 5 Harriet Tubman Home, 180 South Street, ☏ +1 315 252-2081. Known as "The Moses of Her People," Tubman settled in Auburn after the Civil War and operated this home for the aged and indigent blacks. As a conductor on the Underground Railroad - a network of abolitionists that helped slaves escape to freedom - she made a dozen trips south over a period of 11 years. Tubman died in 1913 at her South Street property, and is buried at the Fort Hill Cemetery.
1 Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange Street, ☏ +1 315 253-6669. At Genesee, A presenting and production company offering plays, comedy acts, fine arts shows, dance, film and musical productions. The space includes a main stage, cabaret stage and cinema. 2 The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, 6877 E Lake Rd, ☏ +1 315 255-1785. Bills itself as Broadway in the Finger Lakes. Located in Auburn's Emerson Park. 3 Highland Golf Course, 3068 Franklin Street, ☏ +1 315 253-3381. Road, 18 holes, pro shop, carts, lessons, food, 7am - 9pm, par: 71, yards: 6400. 4 Emerson Park, 6914 East Lake Road, ☏ +1 315 253-5611. Emerson Park includes 135 acres located at the northern end of Owasco Lake with one mile of lake front and two miles of river front. The park features boat launches, boat slips, a disc golf course, playground, and picnic shelters. Activities include strolling along the waterfront and restored seawall, swimming, picnicking and dog walking in designated areas. Emerson Park is the home of Auburn Little League, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, the historic Emerson Park Pavilion and many annual events. 5 Auburn Doubledays, 130 N Division St, ☏ +1 315 255-2489. Farm team for the Washington Nationals baseball team, June–September.
1 Curley's, 96 State Street, ☏ +1 315 252-5224. Has been serving American food since 1934. 2 Moro's Table, 1 E. Genesee Street, ☏ +1 315 282-7772. Tuesday - Saturday, seating from 5-9PM. Enjoy amazing food in a relaxed atmosphere.
1 A.T. Walley & Co., 119 Genesee Street, ☏ +1 315 282-7314. 2 Parkers, 129 Genesee Street, ☏ +1 315 252-6884. 3 Swaby's, 6 South Street, ☏ +1 315 252-5400.
1 Hilton Garden Inn, 74 State Street, ☏ +1 315 252-5511. In downtown Auburn. 2 Holiday Inn, 75 North Street, ☏ +1 315 253-4531. 3 Inn at the Finger Lakes, 12 Seminary Ave, ☏ +1 315 253-5000. 4 Sleepy Hollow Motel, 3401 E. Genesee Street, ☏ +1 315 604-8009. Road. 5 Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake Rd, ☏ +1 315 252-7247. On the North end of Owasco Lake. They have newly renovated rooms and a restaurant.
The best way to get to Auburn is definitely by car, though visitors can also take one of five city bus routes via Centro bus system. Auburn has a population of 29,581 people according to the 2000 U.S. Census, and is 25 miles west of Hancock International Airport in Syracuse. Ithaca Tompkins County Regional Airport (ITH IATA), 1 Culligan Drive, Ithaca, ☏ +1 607 257-0456. Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR IATA), Colonel Eileen Collins Blvd. Syracuse, ☏ +1 315 464-4330. Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC IATA), 1200 Brooks Av, Rochester, ☏ +1 585 464-6000. New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), Exit 40. Route 34 South to Auburn. The nearest Amtrak station is in Syracuse at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center, located at 131 Alliance Bank Parkway just north of downtown Syracuse. Amtrak. Syracuse is served twice daily in each direction by the Empire Service (New York City to Niagara Falls), once daily in each direction by the Maple Leaf (New York City to Toronto, following the route of the Empire Service up to Niagara Falls), and once daily in each direction by the Lake Shore Limited (New York City or Boston to Chicago, following the route of the Empire Service up to Buffalo-Depew). The nearest bus station is also in Syracuse at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center. Please note that Greyhound, Trailways and Megabus do not go into Auburn. You will have to then take a Centro bus into Auburn. Greyhound.
Centro, ☏ +1 315 253-5765. Enterprise Rent-a-Car, ☏ +1 315 253-4004.
Travel tips adapted from Auburn (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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