How far is Alfred, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Alfred, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alfred and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alfred and Syracuse.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 244
1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 244
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Continue on State Highway 244
1435 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 244
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Turn right onto Shaw Road
41 m · 8 sec · Shaw Road
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Turn left onto State Route 21
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Karrdale Street
1209 ft · 35 sec · Karrdale Street
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Take the ramp right
1799 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
25.1 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
1141 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
746 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn straight onto Geneva Street
1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1414 ft · 30 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
677 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1160 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 54
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Turn slight left
116 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Spur Road
1620 ft · 34 sec · Spur Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 17 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Exchange Street
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Continue on Lyons Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lyons Road
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Take the exit left
773 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
37.4 mi · 43 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
833 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Genesee Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on James Street
607 ft · 23 sec · James Street
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Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard
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Continue on Erie Boulevard East
160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South State Street
989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alfred and Syracuse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
37.4 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alfred to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Alfred and 64.9 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alfred and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Benton.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alfred and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 99.9 mi (160.78 km).
#1 Alfred
Town in New York
| Population | 4,909 |
| Coordinates | 42.2542400, -77.7905500 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.51 | $45.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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