How far is Syracuse, NY from Centerport, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Centerport, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.69 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.49 mi
36.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.49 mi
Kilometers
36.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.69 mi
Kilometers
44.57 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerport
Thu, Oct 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T18:28
Arrive Centerport
Thu, Oct 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Van Buren
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Syracuse
13.8 mi
00h 18m
To Centerport
13.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    105 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    14.3 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 34: Weedsport, Auburn

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 34

    1543 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 34

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Erie Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Erie Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 31

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 31

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Centerport Road

    534 ft · 15 sec · Centerport Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centerport Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
14.3 mi · 51%
I 690 West
8.14 mi · 29%
Erie Drive
1.27 mi · 5%
State Route 31
0.95 mi · 3%
NY 34
0.78 mi · 3%
I 90
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

14.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
00h 18m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Centerport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Syracuse and 13.9 miles from Centerport.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Centerport.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Van Buren and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 10.9 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

70 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Centerport. Straight-line distance: 22.49 mi (36.2 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Centerport

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,457
Coordinates43.0409000, -76.5927200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Centerport (-76.59272, 43.0409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $4.36
Round trip
$8.72
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.36 $8.72
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $5.38 $5.27 $10.55
Diesel $6.51 $6.38 $12.76

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Centerport. The current time is 18:28:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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