How far is Syracuse, NY from Elbridge, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Elbridge, NY is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Elbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Elbridge.
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Start on South State Street
154 m · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1531 ft · 37 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
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
2804 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 5 West: Auburn
2436 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Elbridge.
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.
NY 5 West
Keep slight right
6.39 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Elbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Elbridge?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Syracuse and 9.1 miles from Elbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Elbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Amboy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amboy.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Elbridge. Straight-line distance: 15.2 mi (24.47 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 Elbridge
Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States
| Population | 5,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.0345100, -76.4479900 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elbridge (-76.44799, 43.03451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
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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