How far is Syracuse, NY from Canastota, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Canastota, NY is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Canastota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Canastota.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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5
Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
17 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Peterboro Street
3090 ft · 2 min · North Peterboro Street
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Turn left onto East North Canal Street
38 m · 4 sec · East North Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East North Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Canastota.
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
17 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Canastota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Canastota?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Syracuse and 12.4 miles from Canastota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Canastota.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Canastota. Straight-line distance: 20.14 mi (32.41 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 Canastota
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,519 |
| Coordinates | 43.0795100, -75.7507400 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canastota (-75.75074, 43.07951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
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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