How far is Syracuse, NY from Mendon, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Mendon, NY is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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.
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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 Mendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Mendon.
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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
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
147 m · 6 sec · Eastern Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 96: Victor
82 m · 6 sec
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Continue on NY 96: Victor
2077 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Victor-Pittsford Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Victor-Pittsford Road
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Turn right onto County Road 42
2101 ft · 44 sec · County Road 42
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Turn left onto Phillips Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Phillips Road
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Turn right onto Victor-Mendon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Victor-Mendon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Victor-Mendon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Mendon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Mendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Mendon?
The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Syracuse and 38.3 miles from Mendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Mendon.
Stop Ideas Near Tyre
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 Tyre.
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 Mendon. Straight-line distance: 68.64 mi (110.46 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 Mendon
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 9,274 |
| Coordinates | 42.9978400, -77.5044400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendon (-77.50444, 42.99784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.45 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
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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