Elmira, NY Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Elmira, NY is a local road trip base with 13 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 208-mile quick runs to 281-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Elmira, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

281.2 mi

Smithtown, NY

Quickest Drive

4h 17m

Ramapo, NY

Plan Around Elmira, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Elmira, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Oyster Bay, NY to Elmira, NY 261.5 mi · 5h 25m Hempstead, NY to Elmira, NY 256.7 mi · 5h 15m Jamaica, NY to Elmira, NY 245.6 mi · 5h 3m Astoria, NY to Elmira, NY 237.5 mi · 4h 52m

Continue From Elmira, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Elmira, NY to Smithtown, NY 281.2 mi · 5h 47m Elmira, NY to Manhattan, NY 239 mi · 4h 51m Elmira, NY to The Bronx, NY 237.9 mi · 4h 49m Elmira, NY to Brooklyn, NY 237.8 mi · 5h 1m

Trips from Elmira, NY

Elmira, NY to Smithtown, NY

281.2 mi 5h 47m

Elmira, NY to Manhattan, NY

239 mi 4h 51m

Elmira, NY to The Bronx, NY

237.9 mi 4h 49m

Elmira, NY to Brooklyn, NY

237.8 mi 5h 1m

Elmira, NY to New Rochelle, NY

237.4 mi 4h 56m

Elmira, NY to Yonkers, NY

233.3 mi 4h 49m

Elmira, NY to New York City, NY

230.7 mi 4h 47m

Elmira, NY to Ramapo, NY

208.1 mi 4h 17m

Driving from Elmira, NY

On average, trips departing from Elmira, NY run 238 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. 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 281 miles (5h 47m), while the shortest is just 208 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Elmira, NY are Smithtown, NY (281.2 mi, 5h 47m), Manhattan, NY (239 mi, 4h 51m), The Bronx, NY (237.9 mi, 4h 49m), Brooklyn, NY (237.8 mi, 5h 1m), and New Rochelle, NY (237.4 mi, 4h 56m). 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 238-mile trip from Elmira, NY, budget about $38 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 8 mapped routes leaving Elmira, NY and 5 routes heading into Elmira, NY, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 208 to 281 miles.

The longest mapped route from Elmira, NY covers 281 miles and takes approximately 5h 47m. Shorter options start at just 208 miles.

The average route from Elmira, NY runs about 238 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 238-mile trip from Elmira, NY costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Elmira, NY include Smithtown, NY, Manhattan, NY, The Bronx, NY and Brooklyn, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Elmira, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

26,349

Median Income

$43,089

Median Home Value

$88,200

Median Age

36.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Elmira, NY at a Glance

Founded

1864

Elevation

873 ft

Area

8 mi²

Notable People from Elmira, NY

A sampling of people born in Elmira, NY.

Eileen Collins

1956

Astronaut and United States Air Force pilot

Tommy Hilfiger

1951

American fashion designer

Hal Roach

1892–1992

American filmmaker (1892–1992)

Dan Caine

1968

U.S. Air Force general (born 1968)

Charlie Baker

1956

American businessman & politician (born 1956)

Beth Phoenix

1980

American professional wrestler

Maria Pitillo

1966

American actress

Jason Butler Harner

1970

American actor

David B. Hill

1843–1910

American politician (1843-1910)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Elmira, NY.

F. M. Howell and Company

historic buildings in Elmira, New York, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

John Brand Jr. House

historic house in New York, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Near Westside Historic District

historic district in Elmira, New York

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Elmira, NY

Elmira is the name of both a small city and a township in Chemung County in New York state. Visitors come to see the study where Mark Twain wrote parts of his novels.

1 Woodlawn Cemetery, 1200 Walnut St, ☏ +1 607 732-0151. Visit writer Mark Twain and movie producer Hal Roach. Open year round. Free. The Mark Twain Study, 800 Park Place, ☏ +1 607 735-1941. May through Labor Day, M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM; Labor Day through mid-October, Sa 9AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM. By appointment in the off season.. A gift from his sister in 1874, the study has been moved from its original location at Quarry Farm to the campus of Elmira College. Twain wrote portions of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and other works in this small building.

Lib's Supper Club, 106 West 5th Street. Large portions and nice bar area. 1 The Elbow Room, 1057 Walnut Street (at Tompkins St), ☏ +1-607-734-9166. Chicken wings and other pub food. Cash only. (updated Apr 2017)

Ill Eagle Tap House located in the historic stone former City Post Office, this American Eatery features 30+ beers on tap.

Clarion Inn Elmira-Horseheads, 760 East Water St, ☏ +1 607 734-4211.

1 Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM IATA). Flights from Orlando/Sanford, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Punta Gorda, and Detroit.

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