Origin
Van Buren, NY
Morning in Van Buren on Friday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Van Buren, NY to Split Rock, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Van Buren, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Split Rock, NY
Victor Huang
Trip Overview
The drive from Van Buren, NY to Split Rock, NY covers 10.5 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 690, Onondaga Road (NY 173), NY 695 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on I 690. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 10.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 690 and Onondaga Road (NY 173). The longest continuous stretch is about 3.6 miles on I 690.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 690 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 690 and Onondaga Road (NY 173). This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Jones Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Jones Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Jones Road
Turn left onto Jones Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 690 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 690 East
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward NY 695, NY 5: Lakeland, Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward NY 695, NY 5: Lakeland, Auburn
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 695 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 695 South
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NY 173 / Warners Road
Turn right onto NY 173 / Warners Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Van Buren, NY to Split Rock, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Auburn along the way.
Auburn
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 690 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Onondaga Road (NY 173) | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| NY 695 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Van Buren Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Warners Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| NY 5 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Jones Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Peck Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 690
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren, NY and Split Rock, NY.
1
Start on Peck Road
88 ft
·
8 sec
·
Peck Road
2
Turn right onto Van Buren Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Buren Road
3
Turn left onto Jones Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jones Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 690 East
5
Merge onto I 690
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 690
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 695, NY 5: Lakeland, Auburn
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 695 South
8
Continue on NY 695
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 695
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NY 5 West: Auburn
10
Merge onto NY 5
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 5
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
12
Turn right onto NY 173
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Warners Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NY 173
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Onondaga Road (NY 173)
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left
178 ft
·
13 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Split Rock, NY
Morning in Split Rock on Friday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
17m 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 Van Buren, NY to Split Rock, NY covers 10.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 690, Onondaga Road (NY 173), NY 695. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Van Buren, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Jones Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Van Buren, NY to Split Rock, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Auburn along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry@if($hasFuel), EIA for fuel prices@endif@if($hasWeather), NOAA Climate Normals for seasonal conditions@endif@if($hasElevation), USGS 3DEP for elevation@endif@if($hasEv), NREL for EV charging@endif@if($hasParks), and NPS for national parks@endif. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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