Origin
Ira, NY
Late night in Ira on Saturday
Local time
1:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ira, 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
47m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ira, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Elmwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Ira, NY to Elmwood, NY covers 30.4 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ira Station Road, Highway 34, North Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ira Station Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ira, NY to Elmwood, NY is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ira, NY to Elmwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ira Station Road | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| North Street | — | — |
| North Seneca Street | — | — |
| North Street Road | — | — |
| Swift Street | — | — |
| Lake Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 38 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ira Station Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ira, NY and Elmwood, NY.
1
Start on Ferris Road
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ferris Road
2
Turn left onto Ira Station Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ira Station Road
3
Turn left onto State Highway 34
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 34
4
Continue on North Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Street
5
Continue on State Highway 34
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 34
6
Continue on North Seneca Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Seneca Street
7
Continue on North Street Road
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
North Street Road
8
Turn left onto Swift Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Swift Street
9
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 38
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 38
11
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 38
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 38
12
Turn slight right onto West Lake Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Lake Road
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Ira, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Ira, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elmwood, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elmwood, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Elmwood on Saturday
Local time
1:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Throop, NY
15 mi in
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
10 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
47m 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 Ira, NY to Elmwood, NY covers 30.4 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ira Station Road, Highway 34, North Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Ira, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.00 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 Ira, NY to Elmwood, NY is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ira, NY to Elmwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ira, NY to Elmwood, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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