How far is Syracuse, NY from Elmira, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Elmira, NY is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Elmira.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Elmira.
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Start on South State Street
3 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Almond Street
1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, NY 41, NY 281: Homer, Cortland, Ithaca
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2837 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Homer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Merge slight left onto NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Continue on Cortland Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on North Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dryden Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
867 ft · 17 sec · Dryden Road
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Continue on Ithaca Road
1816 ft · 31 sec · Ithaca Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Street
1208 ft · 23 sec · Mitchell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East State Street
2261 ft · 32 sec · East State Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East State Street
575 ft · 27 sec · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Aurora Street
783 ft · 23 sec · South Aurora Street
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Turn right onto East Clinton Street
1173 ft · 31 sec · East Clinton Street
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Turn left onto South Cayuga Street
826 ft · 23 sec · South Cayuga Street
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Turn slight right onto West Spencer Street
1257 ft · 35 sec · West Spencer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmira Road
40 m · 4 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
2132 ft · 1 min · Elmira Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmira Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Elmira Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elmira Road
37 m · 2 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Elmira Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Old Sullivanville Road
2 mi · 2 min · Old Sullivanville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 14 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Elmira.
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.
I 81 South
Continue straight
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Elmira.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Elmira?
The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Dryden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Syracuse and 43.6 miles from Elmira.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Elmira.
Stop Ideas Near Dryden
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 Dryden.
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 Elmira. Straight-line distance: 74.25 mi (119.49 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 Elmira
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
| Population | 27,045 |
| Coordinates | 42.0898000, -76.8077300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmira (-76.80773, 42.0898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $4.01 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.92 | $29.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.41 | $28.82 |
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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