How far is Candor, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Candor, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Candor and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candor and Syracuse.
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Start on Spencer Avenue
28 m · 8 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1161 ft · 32 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Honeypot Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · Honeypot Road
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Continue on South Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · South Road
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Slaterville Road
1498 ft · 38 sec · Slaterville Road
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Turn right onto Midline Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Midline Road
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Continue on Irish Settlement Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Irish Settlement Road
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Turn right onto Dryden Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn straight onto Cortland Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Keep slight left to continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Continue on West Homer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
1421 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Almond Street
1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
3 m · 1 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 Candor 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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Candor and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Candor to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Cortland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Candor and 32.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Candor and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Cortland
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 Cortland.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Candor and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 57.2 mi (92.05 km).
#1 Candor
Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 785 |
| Coordinates | 42.2328500, -76.3424400 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.31 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
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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