How far is Marion, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Marion, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.73 mi
01h 18m
Flight
52.97 mi
85.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.97 mi
Kilometers
85.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.73 mi
Kilometers
118.65 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-10-15T14:30
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:30 PM EDT
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
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Marion
36.8 mi
00h 39m
To Syracuse
37 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Street

    19 m · 4 sec · Buffalo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2700 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmyra Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Palmyra Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 21

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 21

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 52 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Canandaigua Street

    2747 ft · 47 sec · Canandaigua Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Canandaigua Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Canandaigua Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 21

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 21

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1074 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    2056 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    50.3 mi · 58 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
50.3 mi · 68%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 11%
State Route 21
7.65 mi · 10%
Palmyra Road
2.22 mi · 3%
Canandaigua Road
1.09 mi · 1%
I 690
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

50.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
00h 39m from Marion
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Marion 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 Marion to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Marion and 37 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Marion and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 52.97 mi (85.24 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in New York, United States

Population4,533
Coordinates43.1434000, -77.1891500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Street (-77.189257, 43.143251)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.13
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $11.56 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.98 $12.95 $25.91
Premium $5.38 $13.99 $27.99
Diesel $6.51 $16.92 $33.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Syracuse. The current time is 14:30:23.

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.