How far is Syracuse, NY from Owasco, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Owasco, NY is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States
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 Owasco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Owasco.
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Start on South State Street
1394 ft · 34 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1267 ft · 32 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn slight left onto West Onondaga Street
2626 ft · 1 min · West Onondaga Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto West Seneca Turnpike
8.1 mi · 12 min · West Seneca Turnpike
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Turn left onto Lee-Mulroy Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lee-Mulroy Road
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Continue on Lee Mulroy Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lee Mulroy Road
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Merge slight left onto Cherry Valley Turnpike
1.1 mi · 1 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
1 km · 2 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · West Lake Road
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Turn right onto Lacy Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lacy Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 359
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 359
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Turn right onto State Route 38A
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 38A
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Continue on East Lake Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Owasco.
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.
West Seneca Turnpike
Turn right onto West Seneca Turnpike
8.11 mi · 00h 12m
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 Owasco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Owasco?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Marcellus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Syracuse and 14.4 miles from Owasco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Owasco.
Stop Ideas Near Marcellus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marcellus.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Owasco. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 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 Owasco
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.8550700, -76.4652100 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owasco (-76.46521, 42.85507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.44 | $10.87 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
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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