How far is Portville, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Portville, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portville and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portville and Syracuse.
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Start on Barrett Street
17 m · 8 sec · Barrett Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2137 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Olean-Portville Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1380 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
146 m · 8 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
713 ft · 13 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
599 ft · 10 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Union Street
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Take the ramp left
967 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
69.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
1141 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
746 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn straight onto Geneva Street
1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1414 ft · 32 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
677 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1160 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 54
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Turn slight left
116 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Spur Road
1620 ft · 32 sec · Spur Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 15 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Exchange Street
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Continue on Lyons Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lyons Road
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Take the exit left
773 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
37.4 mi · 43 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
1578 ft · 51 sec · West Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
617 ft · 26 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1650 ft · 55 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
154 m · 17 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 Portville 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.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
69.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Portville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portville to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Portville and 76.8 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Portville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Urbana
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 Urbana.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portville and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 131.64 mi (211.86 km).
#1 Portville
Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
| Population | 3,504 |
| Coordinates | 42.0386800, -78.3408500 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $4.44 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $29.09 | $58.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.47 | $62.93 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $38.07 | $76.13 |
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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