How far is Ellicott, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Ellicott, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
157.59 mi
02h 32m
Flight
132.58 mi
213.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.58 mi
Kilometers
213.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.59 mi
Kilometers
253.61 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Ellicott
Fri, Oct 16, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellicott
2026-10-15T19:54
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellicott
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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Ellicott
78.6 mi
01h 16m
To Syracuse
79 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 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 Ellicott and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ellicott Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ellicott Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto New Armour Road

    1 km · 55 sec · New Armour Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 219 North

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    139.4 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Ellicott and Syracuse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 88%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 5%
US 219 North
6.44 mi · 4%
Ellicott Road
1.24 mi · 1%
I 690
0.68 mi
New Armour Road
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

139 mi · 02h 43m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
132.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 16m from Ellicott
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ellicott 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 Ellicott to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Ellicott and 79 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellicott and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 132.58 mi (213.37 km).

Ellicott

#1 Ellicott

City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Population8,223
Coordinates42.7345000, -78.7314200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellicott Road (-78.731398, 42.734538)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $24.73
Round trip
$49.46
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $24.73 $49.46
Mid-grade $4.98 $27.70 $55.40
Premium $5.38 $29.92 $59.85
Diesel $6.51 $36.19 $72.38

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 Ellicott and Syracuse. The current time is 19:54:07.

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.