How far is Manlius, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Manlius, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.53 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.18 mi
14.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.18 mi
Kilometers
14.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.55 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 4:45 PM EDT
Return by in Manlius
Wed, Apr 22, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manlius
2026-04-22T16:28
Arrive Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 4:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manlius
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
De Witt
NY

Town in Onondaga County, New York, USA

From Manlius
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To Syracuse
5.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Seneca Street

    698 ft · 23 sec · East Seneca Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Townsend Street

    153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 20 sec · South State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 690 West
4.86 mi · 42%
Highbridge Road
3.47 mi · 30%
I 481 North
1.45 mi · 13%
East Genesee Street
0.59 mi · 5%
Fayette Street
0.42 mi · 4%
Townsend Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 690 West

Continue straight

4.07 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Witt
00h 08m from Manlius
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manlius 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 Manlius to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

De Witt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Manlius and 5.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near De Witt

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around De Witt and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 5 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to De Witt.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

8 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

12 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

54 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manlius and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.78 km).

Manlius

#1 Manlius

Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States

Population31,593
Coordinates43.0020100, -75.9768600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: East Seneca Street (-75.976795, 43.001859)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.64
Round trip
$3.29
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.64 $3.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.84 $3.67
Premium $4.86 $1.99 $3.99
Diesel $4.69 $1.92 $3.85

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Manlius and Syracuse. The current time is 16:28:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.