How far is Syracuse, NY from Auburn, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Auburn, NY is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Auburn.
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Start on South State Street
57 m · 13 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Fayette Street
2863 ft · 2 min · East Fayette Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1863 ft · 48 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
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
2804 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn
2436 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
16.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward John Street
777 ft · 19 sec · John Street
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Turn right onto East Genesee Street
1459 ft · 49 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn left onto South Street
6 m · 1 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Auburn.
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.
NY 5 West
Keep slight right
16.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Auburn?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camillus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Syracuse and 14.1 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Camillus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camillus.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.43 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 Auburn
City in Cayuga County, New York
| Population | 25,915 |
| Coordinates | 42.9317300, -76.5660500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-76.56605, 42.93173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
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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