How far is Owasco, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Owasco, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owasco and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasco and Syracuse.
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Start on East Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 38A
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 38A
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Turn left onto State Route 359
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 359
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Continue on Lacy Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lacy Road
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Turn left onto West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
2608 ft · 54 sec · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake Street
1 km · 2 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto West Genesee Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn left onto Lee Mulroy Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lee Mulroy Road
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Continue on Lee-Mulroy Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lee-Mulroy Road
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Turn right onto West Seneca Turnpike
8.1 mi · 12 min · West Seneca Turnpike
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Turn left onto South Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto West Kennedy Street
2934 ft · 59 sec · West Kennedy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Salina Street
1800 ft · 55 sec · South Salina Street
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Turn right onto East Raynor Avenue
615 ft · 16 sec · East Raynor Avenue
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Owasco 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.
West Seneca Turnpike
Turn right onto West Seneca Turnpike
8.11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Owasco 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 Owasco to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Marcellus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Owasco and 16.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owasco and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Marcellus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marcellus.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owasco and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 km).
#1 Owasco
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.8550700, -76.4652100 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
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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