How far is Colden, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Colden, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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 02h 44m.
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.
A city in Monroe County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colden and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colden and Syracuse.
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Start on Heath Road
3 m · 4 sec · Heath Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · State Road
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Continue on Davis Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Davis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Quaker Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Quaker Road
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Turn right onto Transit Road
3 mi · 4 min · Transit Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Transit Road
9.3 mi · 18 min · Transit Road
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Take the exit left
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1593 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
127.4 mi · 2 hr 27 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 Colden 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
127 mi · 02h 27m
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 Colden 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 Colden to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Colden and 89.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.60 one way or $53.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Colden and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colden and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 131.53 mi (211.67 km).
#1 Colden
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 3,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.6442300, -78.6847500 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $26.60 | $53.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $38.92 | $77.85 |
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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