How far is Syracuse, NY from Eaton, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Eaton, NY is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.57 mi
01h 00m
Flight
30.35 mi
48.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.35 mi
Kilometers
48.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.57 mi
Kilometers
57.25 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eaton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:52 PM EST
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 3:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-11-06T13:52
Arrive Eaton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:52 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EST
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
Cazenovia
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Syracuse
17.8 mi
00h 30m
To Eaton
17.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue

    107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    817 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 481 South: DeWitt

    3241 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 5 West, NY 92 West: DeWitt

    1927 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fayette Street

    2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Seneca Street

    669 ft · 19 sec · East Seneca Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Washington Street

    1939 ft · 55 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Cazenovia Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Cazenovia Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Syracuse Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Syracuse Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    2927 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Nelson Street

    10.7 mi · 15 min · Nelson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Eaton Street

    2783 ft · 1 min · Eaton Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Eaton Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Eaton Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Route 26

    2 m · 1 sec · State Route 26

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 26

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nelson Street
10.7 mi · 30%
South Crouse Avenue
4.08 mi · 11%
Cazenovia Road
3.99 mi · 11%
Eaton Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Highbridge Road
3.47 mi · 10%
Syracuse Road
3.38 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Nelson Street

Continue on Nelson Street

10.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cazenovia
00h 30m from Syracuse
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Partly Cloudy near Eaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Cazenovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Syracuse and 17.8 miles from Eaton.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Partly Cloudy near Eaton.

Stop Ideas Near Cazenovia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cazenovia, 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 Cazenovia.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

30 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

33 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

44 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 30.35 mi (48.85 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eaton

Town in New York, United States

Population4,705
Coordinates42.8497900, -75.6118500
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Eaton (-75.61185, 42.84979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.77
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.39 $10.77
Mid-grade $4.87 $6.09 $12.18
Premium $5.27 $6.59 $13.17
Diesel $6.47 $8.09 $16.18

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Eaton. The current time is 13:52:38.

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.