How far is Collins, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Collins, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.4 mi
02h 54m
Flight
145.72 mi
234.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.72 mi
Kilometers
234.51 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.4 mi
Kilometers
290.32 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Collins
Fri, Oct 16, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collins
2026-10-15T18:45
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collins
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
Scottsville
NY

Village in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Collins
88.4 mi
01h 27m
To Syracuse
92 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
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 Collins and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2190 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17.2 mi · 29 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    3278 ft · 2 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Camp Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Camp Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    2564 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    146.6 mi · 2 hr 52 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

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collins 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
147 mi · 81%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 5%
Camp Road
1.9 mi · 1%
I 690
0.68 mi
Lake Street
0.62 mi
I 90 East
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

147 mi · 02h 52m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
145.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsville
01h 27m from Collins
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Collins 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 Collins to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Collins and 92 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scottsville

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

19 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

81 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

93 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

105 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collins and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 145.72 mi (234.51 km).

Collins

#1 Collins

Town in New York, United States

Population6,239
Coordinates42.4964500, -78.9205900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-78.920585, 42.496583)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.67
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $28.33 $56.67
Mid-grade $4.98 $31.74 $63.47
Premium $5.38 $34.28 $68.57
Diesel $6.51 $41.46 $82.92

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 Collins and Syracuse. The current time is 18:45:44.

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.