How far is Auburn, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Auburn, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Syracuse.
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Start on South Street
645 ft · 18 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Arterial East
1 km · 2 min · Arterial East
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Continue on Grant Avenue
6.9 mi · 9 min · Grant Avenue
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Continue on State Route 5
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 5
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 5
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Continue on West Genesee Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on West Genesee Turnpike
597 ft · 11 sec · West Genesee Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward NY 5
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 695 North
2868 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 East
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 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
1578 ft · 51 sec · West Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
617 ft · 26 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1650 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
154 m · 17 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 Auburn 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.
Grant Avenue
Continue on Grant Avenue
6.87 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camillus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Auburn and 15.1 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Camillus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camillus.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Cayuga County, New York
| Population | 25,915 |
| Coordinates | 42.9317300, -76.5660500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
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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