How far is Livonia, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Livonia, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.27 mi
01h 40m
Flight
78.53 mi
126.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.53 mi
Kilometers
126.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.27 mi
Kilometers
151.72 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Mon, Nov 2, 4:48 PM EST
Return by in Livonia
Mon, Nov 2, 6:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-11-02T15:07
Arrive Syracuse
Mon, Nov 2, 4:48 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
9:30 PM EST
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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Livonia
50.8 mi
00h 50m
To Syracuse
43.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 12:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 9:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commercial Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    758 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Big Tree Street

    1859 ft · 37 sec · Big Tree Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bronson Hill Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Bronson Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avon-Lima Road

    2886 ft · 41 sec · East Avon-Lima Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 390 North

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Genesee Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, NY 253

    765 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    3108 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    529 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    2438 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
72.8 mi · 77%
Genesee Expressway
10.2 mi · 11%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 9%
Bronson Hill Road
5.16 mi · 5%
Big Tree Road
0.86 mi · 1%
I 90
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

72.8 mi · 01h 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
00h 50m from Livonia
Leave By
3:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Livonia and Partly Sunny near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Livonia and 43.6 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Livonia and Partly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 78.53 mi (126.38 km).

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#1 Livonia

Town in New York

Population7,533
Coordinates42.8214500, -77.6686100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Street (-77.668849, 42.821452)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $14.47
Round trip
$28.93
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $14.47 $28.93
Mid-grade $4.89 $16.28 $32.56
Premium $5.30 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $6.49 $21.61 $43.22

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 · Nov 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Syracuse. The current time is 15:07:49.

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.