How far is Groveland, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Groveland, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.33 mi
01h 55m
Flight
86.33 mi
138.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.33 mi
Kilometers
138.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.33 mi
Kilometers
188.82 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-10-15T17:49
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
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
Manchester
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States

From Groveland
58.5 mi
00h 57m
To Syracuse
58.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 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 Groveland and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Groveland Station Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Groveland Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    691 ft · 17 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1950 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Genesee Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, NY 253

    765 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    3108 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    529 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    2438 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveland 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
72.8 mi · 62%
Genesee Expressway
26.3 mi · 22%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 7%
Groveland Station Road
6.37 mi · 5%
I 90
0.83 mi · 1%
I 690
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

72.8 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 57m from Groveland
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Groveland 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 Groveland to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Groveland and 58.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.41 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

38 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

83 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

89 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 86.33 mi (138.93 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

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

Population3,163
Coordinates42.6647900, -77.7697200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Groveland Station Road (-77.769871, 42.664718)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $18.41
Round trip
$36.83
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $18.41 $36.83
Mid-grade $4.98 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $5.38 $22.28 $44.56
Diesel $6.51 $26.95 $53.89

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 Groveland and Syracuse. The current time is 17:49:55.

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.