How far is Busti, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Busti, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 221 miles (355.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Busti and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Busti and Syracuse.
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Start on Busti-Stillwater Road
16 m · 10 sec · Busti-Stillwater Road
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Turn sharp right onto Forest Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto Barrett Avenue
2681 ft · 1 min · Barrett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prather Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · Prather Avenue
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Turn right onto Baker Street
624 ft · 19 sec · Baker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Street
922 ft · 32 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
126 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street Bridge
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1075 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NY-60
1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60
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Continue on NY-60
1294 ft · 32 sec · NY-60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bennett Road
36 m · 2 sec · Bennett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
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Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
177.9 mi · 3 hr 28 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 Busti and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
178 mi · 03h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Busti 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 Busti to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 221 miles (355.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Busti and 111.1 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Busti and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Busti and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 174.21 mi (280.36 km).
#1 Busti
Town in Chautauqua County, New York
| Population | 7,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.0381100, -79.2833800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $4.45 | $34.69 | $69.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $41.98 | $83.96 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $50.77 | $101.54 |
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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