How far is Syracuse, NY from East Rochester, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to East Rochester, NY is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.57 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.76 mi
109.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.76 mi
Kilometers
109.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.57 mi
Kilometers
129.66 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Rochester
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 5:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T14:26
Arrive East Rochester
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Syracuse
40.2 mi
00h 49m
To East Rochester
40.4 mi
00h 49m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and East Rochester.

  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

    61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 31F East: Fairport

    61 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Fairport Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairport Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1417 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Rochester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61 mi · 76%
I 690 West
8.14 mi · 10%
Eastern Expressway
7.63 mi · 9%
Fairport Road
0.93 mi · 1%
I 90
0.76 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

61 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
00h 49m from Syracuse
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near East Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to East Rochester?

The road trip is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Syracuse and 40.4 miles from East Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near East Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tyre, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyre.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and East Rochester. Straight-line distance: 67.76 mi (109.05 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
East Rochester

#2 East Rochester

Town and village in Monroe County, New York, United States of America

Population6,458
Coordinates43.1086700, -77.4875000
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: East Rochester (-77.4875, 43.10867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.26
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $12.63 $25.26
Mid-grade $4.98 $14.15 $28.30
Premium $5.38 $15.28 $30.57
Diesel $6.51 $18.49 $36.97

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 East Rochester. The current time is 14:26:53.

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.