How far is Clarence, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Clarence, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.6 mi
02h 09m
Flight
123.6 mi
198.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.6 mi
Kilometers
198.91 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.6 mi
Kilometers
215.01 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Clarence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarence
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Farmington
NY

Town in New York

From Clarence
66.3 mi
01h 04m
To Syracuse
67.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarence and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarence and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Boyd Drive

    6 m · 3 sec · Boyd Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ransom Road

    1398 ft · 38 sec · Ransom Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alleghany Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alleghany Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    112 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarence and Syracuse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
112 mi · 84%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 6%
Main Road
7.59 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.17 mi · 2%
Alleghany Road
0.87 mi · 1%
I 690
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

112 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 04m from Clarence
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarence 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 Clarence to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Clarence and 67.3 miles from Syracuse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarence and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farmington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

27 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

91 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

96 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

114 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarence and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 123.6 mi (198.91 km).

Clarence

#1 Clarence

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

Population33,026
Coordinates42.9767300, -78.5919700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyd Drive (-78.591969, 42.976778)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.85 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.84
9.44 gal · 35.7 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.92 $37.84
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.15 $42.30
Premium $4.86 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $4.69 $22.16 $44.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarence and Syracuse. The current time is 02:19:48.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.