How far is Hector, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Hector, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.27 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.75 mi
84.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.75 mi
Kilometers
84.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.27 mi
Kilometers
122.74 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Sat, Oct 24, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hector
Sat, Oct 24, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hector
2026-10-24T04:40
Arrive Syracuse
Sat, Oct 24, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hector
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
Montezuma
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Hector
35.8 mi
00h 43m
To Syracuse
40.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 414

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Route 414

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 414

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 414

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 96

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ovid Street

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Ovid Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Cayuga Street

    1 km · 43 sec · Cayuga Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Auburn Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Auburn Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    766 ft · 15 sec · Clark Street Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 31

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1651 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    118 m · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    606 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  23. 23

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hector and Syracuse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
20.5 mi · 27%
Ovid Street
13.5 mi · 18%
State Route 414
8.37 mi · 11%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 11%
Auburn Road
4.39 mi · 6%
State Highway 414
3.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

20.5 mi · 00h 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montezuma
00h 43m from Hector
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hector and Sunny near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hector to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Hector and 40.5 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hector and Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Montezuma

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

40 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

46 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

76 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

104 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hector and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 52.75 mi (84.9 km).

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#1 Hector

Town in the state of New York

Population4,573
Coordinates42.5006300, -76.8724600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 414 (-76.872487, 42.500619)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.69
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $11.85 $23.69
Mid-grade $4.94 $13.30 $26.59
Premium $5.35 $14.39 $28.78
Diesel $6.51 $17.50 $35.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hector and Syracuse. The current time is 04:40:04.

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.