How far is Syracuse, NY from East Aurora, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to East Aurora, NY is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
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 East Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and East Aurora.
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Start on South State Street
57 m · 13 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Fayette Street
2863 ft · 2 min · East Fayette Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1863 ft · 48 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
100.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
73 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
696 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road
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Continue on Main Street
2709 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road
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Turn straight onto Market Street
2012 ft · 34 sec · Market Street
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Continue on High Street
557 ft · 16 sec · High Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Attica-Bennington Highway
1614 ft · 46 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
8.7 mi · 12 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Folsomdale Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Folsomdale Road
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Continue on Folsomdale Road
1975 ft · 37 sec · Folsomdale Road
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Turn right onto Kern Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Kern Road
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Turn left onto Blood Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Blood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Tree Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and East Aurora.
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 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 Mostly Cloudy near East Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to East Aurora?
The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Syracuse and 72.3 miles from East Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Cloudy near East Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and East Aurora. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.23 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 East Aurora
Village in New York
| Population | 6,165 |
| Coordinates | 42.7678400, -78.6133600 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Aurora (-78.61336, 42.76784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $25.36 | $50.72 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $27.39 | $54.79 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
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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