How far is Syracuse, NY from Ellicott, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Ellicott, NY is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.11 mi
03h 10m
Flight
132.58 mi
213.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.58 mi
Kilometers
213.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.11 mi
Kilometers
254.45 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellicott
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T20:50
Arrive Ellicott
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Syracuse
78.9 mi
01h 35m
To Ellicott
79.2 mi
01h 35m

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
64°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    138.9 mi · 2 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 219: Orchard Park, Springville

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Armor Duells Road, Chestnut Ridge Park

    1483 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    116 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Armour Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · New Armour Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ellicott Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ellicott Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ellicott Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
139 mi · 88%
I 690 West
8.14 mi · 5%
US 219
6.69 mi · 4%
Ellicott Road
1.24 mi · 1%
New Armour Road
0.84 mi · 1%
I 90
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

139 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
132.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 35m from Syracuse
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Ellicott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Syracuse and 79.2 miles from Ellicott.

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

The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.82 one way or $49.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Ellicott.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Ellicott. Straight-line distance: 132.58 mi (213.37 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Ellicott

#2 Ellicott

City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Population8,223
Coordinates42.7345000, -78.7314200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Ellicott (-78.73142, 42.7345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $24.82
Round trip
$49.64
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $24.82 $49.64
Mid-grade $4.98 $27.80 $55.60
Premium $5.38 $30.03 $60.06
Diesel $6.51 $36.32 $72.64

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 Ellicott. The current time is 20:50:26.

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.