How far is Syracuse, NY from Orchard Park, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Orchard Park, NY is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Monroe County, New York.
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 Orchard Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Orchard Park.
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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
138.9 mi · 2 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 219: Orchard Park, Springville
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20A: Orchard Park
1611 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Big Tree Road
2051 ft · 37 sec · Big Tree Road
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Continue on West Quaker Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Quaker Street
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Turn left onto North Buffalo Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Buffalo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Buffalo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Orchard Park.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
139 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Cloudy near Orchard Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Orchard Park?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Syracuse and 78.3 miles from Orchard Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Cloudy near Orchard Park.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Orchard Park. Straight-line distance: 132.82 mi (213.75 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 Orchard Park
Land of milk honey and the bills
| Population | 3,116 |
| Coordinates | 42.7675600, -78.7439200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Park (-78.74392, 42.76756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $29.65 | $59.31 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $35.86 | $71.73 |
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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