How far is Syracuse, NY from Candor, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Candor, NY is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Candor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Candor.
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Start on South State Street
3 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Almond Street
1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, NY 41, NY 281: Homer, Cortland, Ithaca
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2837 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Homer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Merge slight left onto NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Continue on Cortland Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on North Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dryden Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dryden Road
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Turn left onto Irish Settlement Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Irish Settlement Road
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Continue on Midline Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Midline Road
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Turn left onto Slaterville Road
1498 ft · 37 sec · Slaterville Road
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Turn right onto Buffalo Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Road
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Continue on South Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · South Road
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Continue on Honeypot Road
5.6 mi · 13 min · Honeypot Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1161 ft · 34 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · Spencer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Candor.
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.
I 81 South
Continue straight
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Candor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Candor?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Cortland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Syracuse and 32.3 miles from Candor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.83 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Candor.
Stop Ideas Near Cortland
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 Cortland.
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 Candor. Straight-line distance: 57.2 mi (92.05 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 Candor
Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 785 |
| Coordinates | 42.2328500, -76.3424400 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Candor (-76.34244, 42.23285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.31 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
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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