How far is Ridgeway, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Ridgeway, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeway and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeway and Syracuse.
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Start on Lyndonville Road
11 m · 7 sec · Lyndonville Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
9.1 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Gaines Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gaines Road
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Turn straight onto Oak Orchard Road
2555 ft · 51 sec · Oak Orchard Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on State Route 31
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Fancher Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on Holley Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road
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Continue on West Albion Street
2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street
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Continue on Wright Street
539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on Public Square
125 m · 5 sec · Public Square
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Continue on Mechanic Street
116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on State Street
2674 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Brockport-Holley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road
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Continue on West Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Redman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road
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Turn left onto Fourth Section Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road
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Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester
2778 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Ridgeway and Syracuse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
61.1 mi · 01h 11m
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 Cloudy leaving Ridgeway and Partly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgeway to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Ridgeway and 65.5 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ridgeway and Partly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeway and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 114.02 mi (183.5 km).
#1 Ridgeway
Town of New York, United States
| Population | 6,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.2672800, -78.3897500 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $30.20 | $60.40 |
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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