How far is Ontario County, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Ontario County, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ontario County and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario County and Syracuse.
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Start on the route
42 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Middle Cheshire Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Middle Cheshire Road
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Continue on West Street
1726 ft · 33 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Canandaigua Street
1481 ft · 25 sec · Canandaigua Street
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Continue on Palmyra Street
1410 ft · 24 sec · Palmyra Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50.3 mi · 58 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
833 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Genesee Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on James Street
607 ft · 23 sec · James Street
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Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard
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Continue on Erie Boulevard East
160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South State Street
989 ft · 25 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 Ontario County 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
50.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ontario County 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 Ontario County to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 35.7 miles from Ontario County and 36.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ontario County and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Tyre
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 Tyre.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ontario County and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 59.82 mi (96.27 km).
#1 Ontario County
County in New York, United States
| Population | 110,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.8528500, -77.2998200 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
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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