How far is Syracuse, NY from Allegany, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Allegany, NY is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Allegany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Allegany.
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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
60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Turn left onto State Highway 16
5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16
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Continue on North Union Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
29 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
603 ft · 10 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
30 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
716 ft · 12 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
30 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 2 toward North Union Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Union Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
1379 ft · 24 sec · North Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 417
11 m · 1 sec · State Highway 417
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 417
699 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on West State Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West State Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
16 m · 2 sec · North 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Allegany.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
60.6 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Allegany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Allegany?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 88.2 miles from Syracuse and 88.4 miles from Allegany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Allegany.
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 Syracuse and Allegany. Straight-line distance: 136.53 mi (219.72 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 Allegany
Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 7,512 |
| Coordinates | 42.0900600, -78.4941900 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allegany (-78.49419, 42.09006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.98 | $49.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $30.28 | $60.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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