How far is Clarendon, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Clarendon, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.94 mi
01h 54m
Flight
97.21 mi
156.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.21 mi
Kilometers
156.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.94 mi
Kilometers
178.54 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Clarendon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarendon
2026-10-15T13:34
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarendon
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
Clifton Springs
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

From Clarendon
55.3 mi
00h 57m
To Syracuse
55.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holley Byron Road

    18 m · 4 sec · Holley Byron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Section Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Fourth Section Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

    2778 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1578 ft · 51 sec · West Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    617 ft · 26 sec · North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1650 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South State Street

    154 m · 17 sec · South State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarendon 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61.1 mi · 55%
Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 18%
Brockport-Spencerport Road
12.3 mi · 11%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 7%
Fourth Section Road
6.32 mi · 6%
I 690
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

61.1 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Springs
00h 57m from Clarendon
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Clarendon 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 Clarendon to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Clarendon and 55.6 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clifton Springs, 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 Clifton Springs.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

44 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

76 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

81 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 97.21 mi (156.45 km).

Clarendon

#1 Clarendon

Human settlement in Orleans County, New York, United States of America

Population3,425
Coordinates43.1933900, -78.0647400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Holley Byron Road (-78.064855, 43.193408)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $17.44
Round trip
$34.87
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $17.44 $34.87
Mid-grade $4.98 $19.53 $39.06
Premium $5.38 $21.10 $42.19
Diesel $6.51 $25.52 $51.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarendon and Syracuse. The current time is 13:34:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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