How far is Chautauqua, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Chautauqua, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chautauqua and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chautauqua and Syracuse.
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Start on Ames Avenue
812 ft · 1 min · Ames Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ramble Avenue
15 m · 4 sec · Ramble Avenue
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Keep slight right
37 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on South Erie Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Erie Street
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Continue on Portage Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Portage Road
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Continue on South Portage Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Portage Street
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Continue on North Portage Road
1415 ft · 25 sec · North Portage Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
195.4 mi · 3 hr 48 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 Chautauqua and Syracuse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
195 mi · 03h 48m
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 Chautauqua and Partly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chautauqua to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 108.8 miles from Chautauqua and 109.4 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.25 one way or $68.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chautauqua and Partly 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 Chautauqua and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 178.39 mi (287.09 km).
#1 Chautauqua
Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State
| Population | 4,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.2097800, -79.4667100 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $38.36 | $76.72 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
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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