How far is Elmira, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Elmira, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmira and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmira and Syracuse.
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Start on West Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Street
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Take the ramp left
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 13: Ithaca
1374 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elmira Road
35 m · 1 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Elmira Road
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Continue on Elmira Road
2128 ft · 59 sec · Elmira Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Spencer Street
37 m · 4 sec · West Spencer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Spencer Street
1268 ft · 35 sec · West Spencer Street
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Continue on South Cayuga Street
1464 ft · 47 sec · South Cayuga Street
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1485 ft · 36 sec · East Green Street
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Continue on East State Street
2311 ft · 36 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto Mitchell Street
1208 ft · 21 sec · Mitchell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ithaca Road
1816 ft · 33 sec · Ithaca Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
668 ft · 11 sec · Dryden Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dryden Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn straight onto Cortland Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Keep slight left to continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Continue on West Homer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
1421 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Almond Street
1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
3 m · 1 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 Elmira 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 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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Elmira 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 Elmira to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Dryden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Elmira and 46.2 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Elmira and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Dryden
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 Dryden.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmira and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 74.25 mi (119.49 km).
#1 Elmira
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
| Population | 27,045 |
| Coordinates | 42.0898000, -76.8077300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
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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