Origin
Owasco, NY
Late night in Owasco on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owasco, NY to Auburn, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owasco, NY
Clément Proust
Auburn, NY
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Trip Overview
Owasco, NY to Auburn, NY is 8.6 miles and takes about 15m via Owasco Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York and the Northeast region, making it a simple local transit. Expect a highly turn-heavy drive that prioritizes navigating local streets over covering distance quickly. It's an ideal route for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without much fuss. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, but understanding the local road nature is key.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owasco Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Lake Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Owasco Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Fulton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Owasco Road
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasco, NY and Auburn, NY.
1
Start on NY 38A
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lake Road
2
Continue on NY 38A
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Owasco Road
3
Continue on NY 38A
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Lake Road
4
Continue on NY 38A
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Owasco Street
5
Continue on NY 38A
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Fulton Street
6
Turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Genesee Street
7
Turn left onto NY 34; NY 38
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Street
8
Arrive at destination
NY 34; NY 38
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 20 / East Genesee Street
Turn left onto US 20 / East Genesee Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NY 34; NY 38 / South Street
Turn left onto NY 34; NY 38 / South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.83 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Auburn, NY
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and town roads for the entire 8.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Owasco Road. The route primarily utilizes Owasco Road, East Lake Road, and Owasco Street, indicating a series of turns and changes in speed as you transition between these local thoroughfares. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as you make your way from point A to point B.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Owasco Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near US 20 / East Genesee Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Owasco, NY to Auburn, NY is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (US 20 / East Genesee Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (NY 34; NY 38 / South Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Auburn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1793
Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Top landmarks
- • 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Owasco Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (US 20 / East Genesee Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (NY 34; NY 38 / South Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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