How far is Lee, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Lee, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00h 58m.
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 Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Syracuse.
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Start on Lee Valley Road
20 m · 3 sec · Lee Valley Road
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Turn right onto Rome-Taberg Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rome-Taberg Road
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Continue on State Highway 69
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 69
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Turn right onto Main Street
936 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Blossvale Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Blossvale Road
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Turn right onto McConnellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · McConnellsville Road
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Turn left onto Kimball Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 49
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 49
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Turn left onto State Route 13
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on North Peterboro Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Peterboro Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Peterboro Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Peterboro Street
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Take the ramp sharp left
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2939 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14.9 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 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 Lee and Syracuse.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Lee 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 Lee to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Lee and 27.8 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Canastota
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 Canastota.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 33.09 mi (53.26 km).
#1 Lee
City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,328 |
| Coordinates | 43.2784000, -75.5715700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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