Origin
Oneonta, NY
Afternoon in Oneonta on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oneonta, NY
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Silver Lake, NY
Victor Huang
Trip Overview
The drive from Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 23, County Road 13, Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on State Highway 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 7; NY 23 / Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY is easy. At 37m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 7; NY 23 / Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (NY 205; NY 23 / State Highway 23): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NY 23 / State Highway 23): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 7; NY 23 / Chestnut Street
Turn left onto NY 7; NY 23 / Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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NY 205; NY 23 / State Highway 23
At end of road, turn right onto NY 205; NY 23 / State Highway 23
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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NY 23 / State Highway 23
Continue onto NY 23 / State Highway 23
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CR 18 / County Highway 18
Turn left onto CR 18 / County Highway 18
Navigation decision point
3
22 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Silver Lake Road
Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 23 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| County Road 13 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Chestnut Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| County Highway 18 | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Silver Lake Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lake View Terrace | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 23
— 11.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta, NY and Silver Lake, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
129 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 7; NY 23
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 205; NY 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 23
4
Continue on NY 23
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on NY 23
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
6
Continue on CR 13
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 13
7
Turn left onto CR 18
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 18
8
Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Lake Road
9
Continue on Lake View Terrace
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lake View Terrace
10
Arrive at destination
Lake View Terrace
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Silver Lake, NY
Afternoon in Silver Lake on Thursday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
13 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
37m 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 Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 23, County Road 13, Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Oneonta, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.70 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 Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY is easy. At 37m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 7; NY 23 / Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (NY 205; NY 23 / State Highway 23): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NY 23 / State Highway 23): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oneonta, NY to Silver Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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