How far is Syracuse, NY from Darien, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Darien, NY is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Darien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Darien.
-
1
Start on South State Street
154 m · 18 sec · South State Street
-
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
-
3
Turn right onto South West Street
1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville
1417 ft · 35 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
-
7
Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
-
9
Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min · New York State Thruway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
1.2 km · 2 min
-
13
Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
-
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
73 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
-
16
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
696 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
-
17
Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
-
18
Continue on Alexander Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road
-
19
Take the ramp right
959 ft · 26 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto Broadway Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Broadway Road
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Darien.
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
100 mi · 01h 56m
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 Sunny leaving Syracuse and Cloudy near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Darien?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Syracuse and 62.4 miles from Darien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Cloudy near Darien.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Darien. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.95 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 Darien
Town in Genesee County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,006 |
| Coordinates | 42.9020000, -78.3503000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darien (-78.3503, 42.902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
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