How far is Syracuse, NY from Hector, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Hector, NY is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Hector.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Hector.
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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
31.1 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cayuga Street
77 m · 5 sec · Cayuga Street
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Continue on Ovid Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · Ovid Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 96
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 414
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 414
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 414
8.4 mi · 13 min · State Route 414
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 414
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Hector.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NY 5 West
Keep slight right
31.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Hector.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Hector?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Cayuga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Syracuse and 36.2 miles from Hector.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.23 one way or $22.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Hector.
Stop Ideas Near Cayuga
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 Cayuga.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Hector. Straight-line distance: 52.75 mi (84.9 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 Hector
Town in the state of New York
| Population | 4,573 |
| Coordinates | 42.5006300, -76.8724600 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hector (-76.87246, 42.50063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.40 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $12.60 | $25.21 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
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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