How far is De Witt, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from De Witt, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt and Syracuse.
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Start on Hampshire Drive
75 m · 14 sec · Hampshire Drive
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Turn right onto Fiordon Road
1024 ft · 49 sec · Fiordon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sycamore Terrace
1161 ft · 41 sec · Sycamore Terrace
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Turn left onto Thompson Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Thompson Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse
1187 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Syracuse
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 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 De Witt and Syracuse.
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.
I 690 West
Merge slight right
2.62 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving De Witt and Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Witt to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from De Witt and 2.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.76 one way or $1.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around De Witt and Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near East Syracuse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Syracuse.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Witt and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 3.82 mi (6.14 km).
#1 De Witt
Town in Onondaga County, New York, USA
| Population | 24,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.0386800, -76.0729800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.01 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.92 | $1.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
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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