How far is Syracuse, NY from Oneonta, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Oneonta, NY is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 02h 12m.
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 Chenango County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Oneonta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Oneonta.
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Start on South State Street
3 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Almond Street
1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1130 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Glen Avenue
805 ft · 14 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Brighton Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue
1022 ft · 25 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Brighton Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue
1574 ft · 51 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Continue on East Seneca Turnpike
3.3 mi · 6 min · East Seneca Turnpike
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Turn right onto Pompey Road
3030 ft · 47 sec · Pompey Road
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Continue on Coleman Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coleman Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 91
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 91
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Continue on Jamesville Pompey Road
3 mi · 4 min · Jamesville Pompey Road
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Continue on State Route 91
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 91
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Continue on Pompey Street
1436 ft · 47 sec · Pompey Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3137 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 80
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80
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Continue on Fabius Road
2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road
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Continue on Main Street
2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on McKinley Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street
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Continue on State Route 13
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on State Route 80
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Route 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80
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Continue on State Highway 26
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto County Road 44
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44
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Turn right onto State Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Rexford Street
8.7 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2430 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
2154 ft · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
39 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Oneonta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Road 16
Turn left onto County Road 16
11.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Oneonta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Oneonta?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Otselic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Syracuse and 44.2 miles from Oneonta.
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 19.4 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.83 one way or $27.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Oneonta.
Stop Ideas Near Otselic
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 Otselic.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.5 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 Oneonta
City in Otsego County, New York, United States
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 42.4528600, -75.0637700 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oneonta (-75.06377, 42.45286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $13.83 | $27.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $15.49 | $30.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
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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