How far is Sodus, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Sodus, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.99 mi
01h 04m
Flight
47.9 mi
77.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.99 mi
Kilometers
88.49 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in Sodus
Thu, Oct 15, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sodus
2026-10-15T15:35
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sodus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cato
NY

City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

From Sodus
27.1 mi
00h 32m
To Syracuse
27.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sodus and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sodus and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Shaver Street

    20 m · 8 sec · Shaver Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    588 ft · 22 sec · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    92 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on State Street

    980 ft · 27 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Street

    1935 ft · 54 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto State Route 370

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 370

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 370

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 370

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 370

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sodus and Syracuse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Genesee Road
19.5 mi · 36%
State Highway 370
7.87 mi · 14%
State Route 370
3.8 mi · 7%
West Main Street
3.69 mi · 7%
Ridge Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

14.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cato
00h 32m from Sodus
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sodus 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 Sodus to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Cato is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Sodus and 27.9 miles from Syracuse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sodus and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Cato

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cato, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cato.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

31 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

35 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

84 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

91 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sodus and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.09 km).

Sodus

#1 Sodus

City in Wayne County, New York, United States of America

Population7,951
Coordinates43.2378400, -77.0613600
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Shaver Street (-77.061346, 43.237705)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.26
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.63 $17.26
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.67 $19.33
Premium $5.38 $10.44 $20.88
Diesel $6.51 $12.63 $25.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sodus and Syracuse. The current time is 15:35:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.