How far is East Amherst, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from East Amherst, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.87 mi
02h 22m
Flight
128.76 mi
207.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.76 mi
Kilometers
207.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.87 mi
Kilometers
229.93 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in East Amherst
Fri, Oct 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Amherst
2026-10-15T22:31
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Amherst
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
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From East Amherst
71.3 mi
01h 11m
To Syracuse
71.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 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 East Amherst and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Amherst and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Transit Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Transit Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    978 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    127.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  12. 12

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Amherst 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
127 mi · 89%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 6%
Transit Road
4.89 mi · 3%
I 690
0.68 mi
I 90
0.41 mi
West Genesee Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 11m from East Amherst
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Amherst 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 East Amherst to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from East Amherst and 71.6 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Amherst and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 128.76 mi (207.22 km).

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#1 East Amherst

East Amherst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0183900, -78.6967000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Transit Road (-78.69694, 43.018391)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.98 $25.11 $50.22
Premium $5.38 $27.13 $54.25
Diesel $6.51 $32.81 $65.61

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 East Amherst and Syracuse. The current time is 22:31:12.

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.