How far is East Aurora, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from East Aurora, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
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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 34m.
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.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
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 East Aurora and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Aurora and Syracuse.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Big Tree Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Turn left onto East Blood Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Blood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kern Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Kern Road
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Continue on Folsomdale Road
1975 ft · 40 sec · Folsomdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Folsomdale Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Folsomdale Road
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
8.7 mi · 12 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Attica-Bennington Highway
1722 ft · 51 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
690 ft · 20 sec · High Street
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Continue on Market Street
2012 ft · 34 sec · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Alexander Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road
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Continue on Main Street
2709 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on South Main Street
700 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Street
7 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Take the exit slight right
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1808 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100.3 mi · 1 hr 56 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
1578 ft · 51 sec · West Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
617 ft · 26 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1650 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
154 m · 17 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 East Aurora and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving East Aurora 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 Aurora to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from East Aurora and 78.4 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Aurora and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Aurora and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.23 km).
#1 East Aurora
Village in New York
| Population | 6,165 |
| Coordinates | 42.7678400, -78.6133600 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
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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