How far is Oneonta, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Oneonta, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oneonta and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta and Syracuse.
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Start on Main Street
39 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 23
10.4 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Broad Street
2154 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 23
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Street
8.7 mi · 10 min · East Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2925 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fabius Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road
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Continue on State Route 80
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Main Street
2889 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
81 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Pompey Street
1366 ft · 39 sec · Pompey Street
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Continue on State Route 91
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 91
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Continue on State Route 91
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 91
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Continue on Jamesville Pompey Road
3 mi · 4 min · Jamesville Pompey Road
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Continue on State Route 91
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 91
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Continue on Coleman Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coleman Hill Road
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Continue on Pompey Road
3030 ft · 54 sec · Pompey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Seneca Turnpike
3.3 mi · 6 min · East Seneca Turnpike
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Turn straight onto East Brighton Avenue
1532 ft · 47 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Brighton Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue
1045 ft · 25 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Glen Avenue
61 m · 4 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Glen Avenue
145 m · 8 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
1421 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Almond Street
1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
3 m · 1 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 Oneonta and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Road 16
Turn right onto County Road 16
11.8 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oneonta 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 Oneonta to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Otselic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Oneonta and 40.1 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.21 one way or $26.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oneonta and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Otselic
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 Otselic.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.5 km).
#1 Oneonta
City in Otsego County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 42.4528600, -75.0637700 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| 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: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.80 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.98 | $31.97 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
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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