How far is Spencerport, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Spencerport, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
97.84 mi
01h 38m
Flight
84.09 mi
135.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.09 mi
Kilometers
135.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.84 mi
Kilometers
157.46 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Spencerport
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencerport
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencerport
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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Spencerport
48.8 mi
00h 49m
To Syracuse
49.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
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 Spencerport and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    3013 ft · 1 min · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward NY 531 East

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester

    2778 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Western Expressway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61.1 mi · 62%
Western Expressway
20.1 mi · 21%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 8%
NY 531 East
4.93 mi · 5%
I 690
0.68 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
00h 49m from Spencerport
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Spencerport 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 Spencerport to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Spencerport and 49.1 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Spencerport and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Phelps, 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 Phelps.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencerport and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 84.09 mi (135.33 km).

Spencerport

#1 Spencerport

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

Population3,634
Coordinates43.1864500, -77.8039000
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: South Union Street (-77.80376, 43.186398)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.69
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $15.35 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.98 $17.19 $34.38
Premium $5.38 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $6.51 $22.46 $44.91

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 Spencerport and Syracuse. The current time is 14:34:41.

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.