How far is Danby, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Danby, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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
60.42 mi
01h 17m
Flight
50.97 mi
82.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.97 mi
Kilometers
82.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.42 mi
Kilometers
97.23 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 10:55 AM EST
Return by in Danby
Fri, Nov 6, 12:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danby
2026-11-06T09:38
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 10:55 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danby
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Homer
NY

Village in New York

From Danby
30.4 mi
00h 38m
To Syracuse
30.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danby Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Danby Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Aurora Street

    3200 ft · 1 min · South Aurora Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Street

    2751 ft · 51 sec · East State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mitchell Street

    1208 ft · 21 sec · Mitchell Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ithaca Road

    1816 ft · 33 sec · Ithaca Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Dryden Road

    668 ft · 11 sec · Dryden Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Dryden Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Dryden Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cortland Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road

  12. 12

    Continue on NY13

    3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Homer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    2801 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
30.4 mi · 50%
Dryden Road
9.23 mi · 15%
Danby Road
5.65 mi · 9%
NY13
3.38 mi · 6%
Cortland Road
3.29 mi · 5%
West Road
2.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 32m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homer
00h 38m from Danby
Leave By
3:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Danby and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danby to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Homer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Danby and 30.1 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Danby and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Homer

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

50 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

86 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danby and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 50.97 mi (82.03 km).

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#1 Danby

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

Population3,286
Coordinates42.3523000, -76.4807700
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Danby Road (-76.480771, 42.3523)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.07 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.42
4.26 gal · 16.14 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $9.21 $18.42
Mid-grade $4.88 $10.39 $20.79
Premium $5.28 $11.25 $22.50
Diesel $6.48 $13.80 $27.60

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Danby and Syracuse. The current time is 09:38:39.

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.