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Highway 414: Seneca Lake East Shore, Finger Lakes, New York
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Highway 414: Seneca Lake East Shore

NY 414 · Watkins Glen → Lodi

Leisurely17.6 mi25 min1,400 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,100 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 414 leaves Watkins Glen, at the south end of Seneca Lake, and heads north on the east side of the lake. Just outside the village the road forks: Highway 414 takes the left fork, down near the lake, and Highway 79 goes up the valley.

North of the village it climbs gradually along the valley side through the town of Hector, with the lake below. Soon after entering Seneca County, the road turns northeast away from the water across level farmland to the village of Lodi.

The curves are gentle and the drive takes about 25 minutes. Highway 414 is the quieter counterpart to the busier roads around the lake.

Along the way

  1. Watkins Glen
  2. Hector
  3. Lodi
Elevation
1,400 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,100 ft
Watkins GlenLodi
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Watkins GlenLodi
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road is a plain two-lane highway with farm and local traffic.
  • Watkins Glen is a village, so the first stretch is slower.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511NY traffic and travel information.

Questions about this drive

How long is Highway 414 from Watkins Glen to Lodi?

Highway 414 from Watkins Glen to Lodi is 17.6 miles and takes about 25 minutes.

Which side of Seneca Lake is Highway 414 on?

Highway 414 runs along the east side of Seneca Lake.

Is Highway 414 twisty?

No. It has mostly gentle curves and a gradual climb through Hector.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Highway 414: Seneca Lake East Shore, from Watkins Glen to Lodi