How far is Fredonia, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Fredonia, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
191.28 mi
02h 59m
Flight
166.94 mi
268.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.94 mi
Kilometers
268.66 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.28 mi
Kilometers
307.83 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fredonia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredonia
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredonia
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
Riga
NY

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

From Fredonia
95.1 mi
01h 29m
To Syracuse
96.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fredonia and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Street

    23 m · 8 sec · Temple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bennett Road

    60 m · 3 sec · Bennett Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road

    3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1670 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    1717 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    177.9 mi · 3 hr 28 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredonia 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
178 mi · 93%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Bennett Road
0.92 mi
I 690
0.68 mi
West Genesee Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

178 mi · 03h 28m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riga
01h 29m from Fredonia
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fredonia 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 Fredonia to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Riga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Fredonia and 96.2 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.06 one way or $54.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fredonia and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Riga

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

25 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

71 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

83 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

93 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredonia and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 166.94 mi (268.66 km).

Fredonia

#1 Fredonia

Village in the U.

Population10,103
Coordinates42.4400600, -79.3317100
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple Street (-79.331638, 42.440118)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $27.06
Round trip
$54.12
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.06 $54.12
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.25 $60.49
Premium $4.86 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $4.69 $31.68 $63.37

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fredonia and Syracuse. The current time is 21:14:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.