How far is Lake Erie Beach, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Lake Erie Beach, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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 49m.
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.
Village in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Erie Beach and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Erie Beach and Syracuse.
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Start on Kennedy Avenue
2348 ft · 2 min · Kennedy Avenue
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Turn left onto Erie Road
2 mi · 4 min · Erie Road
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Turn right onto Beach Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Beach Road
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Continue on Eden Evans Center Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Eden Evans Center Road
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Take the ramp left
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1455 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
155 mi · 3 hr 1 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 Lake Erie Beach and Syracuse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
155 mi · 03h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Erie Beach 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 Lake Erie Beach to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Lake Erie Beach and 87.2 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.18 one way or $54.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Erie Beach and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Scottsville
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 Scottsville.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Erie Beach and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 150.79 mi (242.67 km).
#1 Lake Erie Beach
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York
| Population | 3,872 |
| Coordinates | 42.6242300, -79.0669800 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.45 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $30.44 | $60.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
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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