Cool-climate pours, waterfalls & lake towns
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Finger Lakes Wine Trail
Seneca Lake to Keuka Lake
Seneca Lake and Keuka Lake sit about 33 km (21 mi) apart in a straight line, with Keuka Lake to the south. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Finger Lakes Wine Trail itinerary, a 4-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 33 km · 21 mi
- Est. road distance
- 40–47 km
- Est. drive time
- 30–55 min
- Direction
- Heading south
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Finger Lakes Wine Trail itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 40–47 km (25–29 mi) of road and 30–55 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
A car is the usual choice, because the wineries sit along roads that wrap around each lake. Many groups hire a driver or tour for tasting days. Ithaca, Watkins Glen and Hammondsport are easy to walk once you park.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Keuka Lake
A day and a half: Hammondsport wineries, a drive or bike around the lake, and an evening in the village.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Founding vinifera winery of the Finger Lakes, with Riesling and Rkatsiteli above the lake.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Aviation and motorcycle museum for the Hammondsport pioneer who rivaled the Wright brothers.
Village Tavern Restaurant & Inn
Hammondsport square restaurant with a long list of Finger Lakes wines by the glass.
Keuka Lake State Park
Bluff-side park on the west branch with a swimming beach and picnic lawns.
Heron Hill Winery
Hillside tasting room with wide views down the lake.
Keuka Spring Vineyards
Small family winery on the east shore with a relaxed porch tasting.
Before you leave Seneca Lake
Two days for the deepest Finger Lake: Geneva at the north end, wineries down both shores, Watkins Glen at the south.
On this curated route
Where Seneca Lake → Keuka Lake sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Keuka Lake to Seneca Lake is the same 33 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Seneca Lake to Keuka Lake: questions travelers ask
How far is Seneca Lake from Keuka Lake?
Seneca Lake is about 33 km (21 mi) from Keuka Lake in a straight line, with Keuka Lake to the south. By road, we estimate 40–47 km (25–29 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Seneca Lake to Keuka Lake?
An estimated 30–55 min, assuming 40–47 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Seneca Lake to Keuka Lake?
Our Finger Lakes Wine Trail itinerary includes this leg. Finger Lakes Wine Trail runs about 4 days across 3 stops, best in May – Oct.
Getting to Seneca Lake
- Ithaca to Seneca Lake 61 km
Guides for both ends
- Seneca Lake travel guide
- Seneca Lake weather best time to visit
- Keuka Lake travel guide
- Keuka Lake weather best time to visit
Keuka Lake by month
Plan Seneca Lake → Keuka Lake with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.