Origin
Auburn, NY
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, NY to Elmwood, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
8.5 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 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, NY to Elmwood, NY covers 8.5 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lake Road, Lake Avenue, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on West Lake Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting 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 12m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 8.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lake Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.8 miles in near NY 38 / Swift Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, NY to Elmwood, NY is easy. At 12m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NY 38 / Swift Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NY 38 / Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NY 38 / State Highway 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 38 / Swift Street
Turn left onto NY 38 / Swift Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 38 / Lake Avenue
Turn right onto NY 38 / Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 38 / State Highway 38
Enter roundabout onto NY 38 / State Highway 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Lake Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Swift Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 38 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lake Road
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, NY and Elmwood, NY.
1
Start on NY 34; NY 38
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
2
Turn left onto NY 38
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Swift Street
3
Turn right onto NY 38
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto NY 38
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 38
5
Continue on NY 38
150 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 38
6
Turn slight right onto NY 38
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Road
7
Arrive at destination
NY 38
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
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 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
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
Elmwood, NY
Evening in Elmwood on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, NY to Elmwood, NY covers 8.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lake Road, Lake Avenue, South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Auburn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Auburn, NY to Elmwood, NY is easy. At 12m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NY 38 / Swift Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (NY 38 / Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (NY 38 / State Highway 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Auburn, NY to Elmwood, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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