How far is Syracuse, NY from Busti, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Busti, NY is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Busti.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Busti.
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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
138.9 mi · 2 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
38.7 mi · 45 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bennett Road
1 km · 45 sec · Bennett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
133 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 60
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NY-60
1294 ft · 36 sec · NY-60
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Continue on NY-60
1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
2074 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
126 m · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street
922 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto Baker Street
624 ft · 19 sec · Baker Street
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Turn left onto Prather Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · Prather Avenue
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Turn right onto Barrett Avenue
2681 ft · 1 min · Barrett Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forest Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Busti-Stillwater Road
16 m · 1 sec · Busti-Stillwater Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Busti-Stillwater Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Busti.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
139 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Busti.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Busti?
The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Syracuse and 110.4 miles from Busti.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.56 one way or $69.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Busti.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Busti. Straight-line distance: 174.21 mi (280.36 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 Busti
Town in Chautauqua County, New York
| Population | 7,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.0381100, -79.2833800 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
End: Busti (-79.28338, 42.03811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $4.45 | $34.56 | $69.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $38.71 | $77.42 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $41.82 | $83.64 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $50.57 | $101.15 |
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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