How far is Syracuse, NY from Murray, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Murray, NY is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.71 mi
02h 21m
Flight
96.94 mi
156.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.94 mi
Kilometers
156.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.71 mi
Kilometers
181.39 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murray
Thu, Oct 15, 6:43 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T16:21
Arrive Murray
Thu, Oct 15, 6:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clifton Springs
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
56.2 mi
01h 10m
To Murray
56.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Sweden-Walker Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Ridge Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · West Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Groth Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Groth Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Groth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61 mi · 54%
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 14%
West Ridge Road
8.65 mi · 8%
I 690 West
8.14 mi · 7%
NY 531 West
7.99 mi · 7%
Western Expressway
4.84 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton Springs
01h 10m from Syracuse
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Cloudy near Murray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Syracuse and 56.5 miles from Murray.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.70 one way or $35.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

44 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

76 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

81 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Murray. Straight-line distance: 96.94 mi (156.01 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Murray

Town in New York, United States

Population4,613
Coordinates43.2739500, -78.0458500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Murray (-78.04585, 43.27395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $17.70
Round trip
$35.41
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $17.70 $35.41
Mid-grade $4.98 $19.83 $39.66
Premium $5.38 $21.42 $42.84
Diesel $6.51 $25.91 $51.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Murray. The current time is 16:21:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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