How far is Syracuse, NY from Alfred, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Alfred.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Alfred.
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Start on South State Street
154 m · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30.5 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 414
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Turn right
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Lake Street
142 m · 13 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1336 ft · 22 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 21 sec · Seneca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lochland Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
10.7 mi · 13 min · West Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Spur Road
1848 ft · 31 sec · Spur Road
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Turn straight
116 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 54
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1160 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
677 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1414 ft · 28 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Lake Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 54
16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Geneva Street
1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
746 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Take the ramp right
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
22 mi · 25 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Almond, Andover
1095 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Karr Valley Road
853 ft · 24 sec · Karr Valley Road
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Continue on Karrdale Street
1773 ft · 54 sec · Karrdale Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 21
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 244
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 244
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Alfred.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alfred.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Alfred?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Syracuse and 67 miles from Alfred.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alfred.
Stop Ideas Near Benton
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 Benton.
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 Syracuse and Alfred. Straight-line distance: 99.9 mi (160.78 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alfred
Town in New York
| Population | 4,909 |
| Coordinates | 42.2542400, -77.7905500 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alfred (-77.79055, 42.25424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $4.01 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.16 | $44.31 |
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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