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Oswego Canal Distances
Oswego Canal Distance Table
The Oswego Canal being the 3rd longest canal section in the New York State Canal System will make the passage from Three Rivers Junction to Lock O8 in Oswego, NY and Lake Ontario go pretty quickly.
In the Oswego Canal tables below, you will find the distances of major points along the canal, authorized speeds, and estimated transit times.
Distances
From its junction with the Erie Canal, the Oswego Canal runs northward 22.9 SM (19.9 NM) to Lock O8 in Oswego, NY with the open waters of Lake Ontario, just beyond.
| Oswego Canal - Distance Table | ||||||||||||
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| Oswego Distances (Statute Miles) | Three Rivers Jct. | Lock O1 | Lock O2 | Fulton, NY | Lock O3 | Minetto, NY | Lock O5 | Lock O6 | Lock O7 | Oswego, NY | Lock O8 | Welland Canal |
| Three Rivers Jct. | 0.0 | 2.2 | 11.5 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 18.4 | 18.5 | 21.8 | 22.5 | 22.8 | 22.9 | 163.9 |
| Lock O1 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 19.6 | 20.3 | 20.7 | 20.7 | 161.7 |
| Lock O2 | 11.5 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 10.3 | 11.0 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 152.4 |
| Fulton, NY | 11.9 | 9.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 9.9 | 10.5 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 152.0 |
| Lock O3 | 12.1 | 9.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 9.7 | 10.4 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 151.9 |
| Minetto, NY | 18.4 | 16.2 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 145.6 |
| Lock O5 | 12.1 | 16.3 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 6.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 145.4 |
| Lock O6 | 21.8 | 19.6 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 9.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 142.1 |
| Lock O7 | 22.5 | 20.3 | 11.0 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 141.5 |
| Oswego, NY | 22.8 | 20.7 | 11.3 | 10.9 | 10.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 141.1 |
| Lock O8 | 22.9 | 20.7 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 10.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 141.0 |
| Welland Canal | 163.9 | 161.8 | 152.4 | 152.0 | 151.9 | 145.6 | 145.4 | 142.1 | 141.5 | 141.1 | 141.0 | 0.0 |
| Distances in Statute Miles | ||||||||||||
The Oswego Canal Distance Table is available in Statute Miles, Nautical Miles, and Kilometers and can be downloaded for your personal and private use. The file is Zipped Adobe (.pdf) format.
Oswego Canal Distance Tables - Download
Speed Limits
The maximum speed limit between Three Rivers Junction and Lake Ontario at Oswego, NY is currently posted at 10 mph (8.7 knots) with two separate stretches of canal posted at 5 mph (4.3 knots).
| Oswego Canal - Speed Limits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Leg | MPH | Knots | KPH |
| Three Rivers Jct. (Erie Canal) to Lock O2 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 16.1 |
| Lock O2 to Lock O3 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 8.0 |
| Lock O3 to Lock O6 | 10.0 | 8.7 | 16.1 |
| Lock O6 to O8 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 8.0 |
| Except in the vicinity of locks or as otherwise posted. | |||
| You are responsible for your wake! | |||
The Oswego Canal Speed Table can be downloaded for your personal and private use. The file is Zipped Adobe (.pdf) format.
Oswego Canal Speed Table - Download
Transit Times
As a general guide, Three Rivers Junction to Lake Ontario can be done in as little as 4.7 hours. In reality however, you should plan on 6 to 7 hours for this passage; depending on your speed.
The Oswego Canal Transit Table (below) will provide some idea of the times required between the major points along the canal. When used in conjunction with the speed limits throughout the canal, you may find it useful in planning your passage.
| Oswego Canal - Transit Times | ||||||
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| Transit Times @ The Lesser of: Indicated Speeds or Posted Speed Limit |
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| MPH | 5.0 | 10.0 | 15.0 | |||
| Knots | 4.3 | 8.7 | 13.0 | |||
| Canal Leg | # of Locks | Transit Time @ Posted Speed Limit | KPH | 8.1 | 16.1 | 24.1 |
| Three Rivers Jct. to Lock O1 | 0 | 13 Min. | 26 Min. | 13 Min. | 13 Min. | |
| Lock O1 to Lock O2 | 1 | 1.3 Hr. | 2.2 Hr. | 1.3 Hr. | 1.3 Hr. | |
| Lock O2 to Lock O3 | 1 | 20 Min. | 20 Min. | 20 Min. | 20 Min. | |
| Lock O3 to Lock O5 | 1 | 59 Min. | 1.6 Hr. | 59 Min. | 59 Min. | |
| Lock O5 to Lock O6 | 1 | 40 Min. | 1.0 Hr. | 40 Min. | 40 Min. | |
| Lock O6 to Lock O7 | 1 | 28 Min. | 28 Min. | 28 Min. | 28 Min. | |
| Lock O7 to Lock O8 | 1 | 25 Min. | 25 Min. | 25 Min. | 25 Min. | |
| Lock O8 to Lake Ontario | 1 | 20 Min. | 20 Min. | 20 Min. | 20 Min. | |
| No Lock O4 on the Oswego Canal | ||||||
The Oswego Canal Transit Table can be downloaded for your personal and private use. The file is Zipped Adobe (.pdf) format.
