Trip from Owasco, NY to Ira, NY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are State Highway 34, North Street, Owasco Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Owasco, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

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.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Owasco, NY to Ira, NY?

The route from Owasco, NY to Ira, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Owasco, NY to Ira, NY?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 46m ★

6 AM

0h 50m

8 AM

0h 58m

10 AM

0h 53m

12 PM

0h 52m

3 PM

0h 53m

5 PM

0h 58m

8 PM

0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Owasco, NY to Ira, NY covers 30.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 34, North Street, Owasco Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on State Highway 34. 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 50m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Owasco, NY to Ira, NY covers 30.4 miles and takes about 50m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 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 around 8.7 miles in near NY 34 / North Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Owasco, NY to Ira, NY is easy. At 50m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (NY 34 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (Ira Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (Ferris Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

8.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | NY 34 / North Street

Turn right onto NY 34 / North Street

Navigation decision point

4

29.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | Ira Station Road

Turn right onto Ira Station Road

Navigation decision point

4

30.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | Ferris Road

Turn right onto Ferris Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 34	10.9 mi	15m
North Street	7.6 mi	11m
Owasco Road	4.5 mi	7m
East Lake Road	3 mi	5m
Ira Station Road	1.2 mi	2m
South Seneca Street	1.1 mi	2m
South Street	1 mi	2m
Owasco Street	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: State Highway 34 — 10.9 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owasco, NY and Ira, 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

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Fulton Street

6

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West

7

Turn right onto NY 34

7.6 mi · 11 min · North Street

8

Continue on NY 34

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Seneca Street

9

Continue on NY 34

7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 34

10

Continue on NY 34

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Street

11

Continue on NY 34

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 34

12

Turn right onto Ira Station Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ira Station Road

13

Turn right onto Ferris Road

76 ft · 3 sec · Ferris Road

14

Arrive at destination

Ferris Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.2 mi from Owasco, NY · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Throop, NY

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

Cato, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weedsport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Owasco, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ira, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ira, 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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46
Efficient EV	7.6	$2.66	$1.22
EV Truck/SUV	12.2	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Owasco, NY

Afternoon in Owasco on Thursday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ira, NY

Afternoon in Ira on Thursday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

50m 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 Owasco, NY to Ira, NY covers 30.4 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 34, North Street, Owasco Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Owasco, 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 Owasco, NY to Ira, NY is easy. At 50m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (NY 34 / North Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (Ira Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (Ferris Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Owasco, NY to Ira, 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.

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