How far is Groton, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Groton, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 48m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Groton and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groton and Syracuse.
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Start on Main Street
1080 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cortland Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cortland Street
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Continue on Cortland Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on State Highway 222
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 222
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Turn left onto West Road
1.1 mi · 2 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 Groton and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Groton to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 21.7 miles from Groton and 21.8 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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 Groton and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 33.69 mi (54.22 km).
#1 Groton
Town in Tompkins County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,156 |
| Coordinates | 42.5878500, -76.3668800 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.29 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $9.95 | $19.89 |
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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