How far is Fayetteville, NY from Ithaca, NY?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NY to Ithaca, NY is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
Driving 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 01h 26m.
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.
City in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
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 Fayetteville and Ithaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Ithaca.
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Start on South Manlius Street
27 m · 10 sec · South Manlius Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Genesee Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481 South: Jamesville
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Brighton Avenue
62 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Glen Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Glen Avenue
811 ft · 21 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1047 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, NY 41, NY 281: Homer, Cortland, Ithaca
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2837 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Homer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Merge slight left onto NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Continue on Cortland Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on North Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dryden Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
867 ft · 17 sec · Dryden Road
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Continue on Ithaca Road
1816 ft · 31 sec · Ithaca Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Street
1208 ft · 23 sec · Mitchell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East State Street
2261 ft · 32 sec · East State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way
991 ft · 30 sec · Seneca Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Seneca Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Ithaca.
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.
East Glen Avenue
Continue straight
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny near Ithaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Ithaca?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Preble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Fayetteville and 29.8 miles from Ithaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Partly Sunny near Ithaca.
Stop Ideas Near Preble
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 Preble.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Ithaca. Straight-line distance: 47.76 mi (76.86 km).
#1 Fayetteville
Village in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.0297900, -76.0043600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ithaca (-76.49661, 42.44063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $13.60 | $27.21 |
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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