How far is Syracuse, NY from Lee, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Lee, NY is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Lee.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
17 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Oneida
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
107 m · 16 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Peterboro Street
5.3 mi · 7 min · North Peterboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Peterboro Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Peterboro Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North Peterboro Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 13
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Turn right onto State Route 49
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 49
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Turn left onto Kimball Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kimball Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McConnellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · McConnellsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blossvale Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Blossvale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
936 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 69
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 69
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Continue on Rome-Taberg Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rome-Taberg Road
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Turn left onto Lee Valley Road
20 m · 2 sec · Lee Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lee Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Lee.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
17 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny near Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Lee?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Syracuse and 23.4 miles from Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Canastota
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 Canastota.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Lee. Straight-line distance: 33.09 mi (53.26 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 Lee
City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,328 |
| Coordinates | 43.2784000, -75.5715700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lee (-75.57157, 43.2784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
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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