How far is Lenox, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Lenox, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenox and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox and Syracuse.
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Start on South Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
2755 ft · 59 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on Seneca Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Turn right onto South Peterboro Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Peterboro Street
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Take the ramp right
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 Lenox 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lenox and Rain Showers Likely near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenox to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lenox and 14.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lenox and Rain Showers Likely near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenox and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 22.38 mi (36.02 km).
#1 Lenox
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 8,762 |
| Coordinates | 43.0584000, -75.7043500 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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