How far is Canandaigua, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canandaigua and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canandaigua and Syracuse.
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Start on the route
12 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
107 m · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Parrish Street
824 ft · 38 sec · Parrish Street
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Turn right onto West Street
1726 ft · 33 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
1481 ft · 25 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Continue on Palmyra Street
1410 ft · 24 sec · Palmyra Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50.3 mi · 58 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 Canandaigua 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
50.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canandaigua to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Canandaigua and 34.9 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Canandaigua and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canandaigua and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 58.91 mi (94.81 km).
#1 Canandaigua
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.8742300, -77.2880400 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
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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