How far is Syracuse, NY from Lockport, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Lockport, NY is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
146.56 mi
03h 03m
Flight
128.54 mi
206.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.54 mi
Kilometers
206.87 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.56 mi
Kilometers
235.86 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
Mendon
NY

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Syracuse
73.1 mi
01h 31m
To Lockport
73.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

    2491 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fourth Section Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Redman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Street

    2674 ft · 1 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Public Square

    125 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  25. 25

    Continue on Wright Street

    539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Albion Street

    2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Holley Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31

  29. 29

    Continue on Fancher Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  31. 31

    Continue on East Avenue

    2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 31

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Salt Works Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Salt Works Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Ridge Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Rochester Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  40. 40

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    1161 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn sharp right onto Market Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Market Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
43 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61 mi · 42%
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 10%
State Route 31
11.2 mi · 8%
Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 6%
I 690 West
8.14 mi · 6%
NY 531 West
7.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

61 mi · 01h 10m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendon
01h 31m from Syracuse
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Syracuse and 73.4 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.73 one way or $41.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mendon

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

20 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

100 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

105 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 128.54 mi (206.87 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Lockport

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population19,834
Coordinates43.1706100, -78.6903100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Lockport (-78.69031, 43.17061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $20.73
Round trip
$41.45
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.73 $41.45
Mid-grade $4.48 $23.17 $46.33
Premium $4.86 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $4.69 $24.27 $48.54

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Lockport. The current time is 03:45:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.