How far is Kenmore, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Kenmore, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenmore and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenmore and Syracuse.
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Start on Landers Road
32 m · 10 sec · Landers Road
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto Sheridan Drive
3.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Millersport Highway
1441 ft · 39 sec · Millersport Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 31 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
833 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Genesee Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on James Street
607 ft · 23 sec · James Street
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Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard
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Continue on Erie Boulevard East
160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South State Street
989 ft · 25 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 Kenmore and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130 mi · 02h 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 Kenmore 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 Kenmore to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Kenmore and 77 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenmore and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenmore and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 137.67 mi (221.56 km).
#1 Kenmore
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 14,947 |
| Coordinates | 42.9658900, -78.8700400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $4.01 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
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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