How far is Syracuse, NY from Aurora, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Aurora, NY is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.84 mi
01h 08m
Flight
34.67 mi
55.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.67 mi
Kilometers
55.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.84 mi
Kilometers
73.77 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-15T17:11
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
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
Sennett
NY

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

From Syracuse
22.9 mi
00h 34m
To Aurora
22.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    154 m · 18 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South West Street

    1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

    2804 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on NY 695, NY 5: Auburn

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn

    2436 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    19.4 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Half Acre Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Half Acre Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 326

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 326

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cayuga Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Cayuga Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 90

    2080 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 90

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cayuga Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · South Cayuga Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 5 West
24.6 mi · 54%
South Cayuga Street
5.91 mi · 13%
Half Acre Road
5.67 mi · 12%
I 690 West
3.12 mi · 7%
NY 695
2.51 mi · 5%
State Highway 326
1.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 5 West

Keep slight right

19.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sennett
00h 34m from Syracuse
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Aurora?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Sennett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Syracuse and 22.9 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Sennett

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

27 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

89 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 Syracuse and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

Village in Cayuga County, New York

Population13,783
Coordinates42.7539600, -76.7024500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Aurora (-76.70245, 42.75396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.99
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.49 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.26 $14.52
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.75
Diesel $4.69 $7.60 $15.21

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Aurora. The current time is 17:11:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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