How far is Syracuse, NY from Ridgeway, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Ridgeway, NY is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.37 mi
02h 46m
Flight
114.02 mi
183.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.02 mi
Kilometers
183.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.37 mi
Kilometers
213.03 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgeway
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Ridgeway
Thu, Oct 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Farmington
NY

Town in New York

From Syracuse
66.1 mi
01h 23m
To Ridgeway
66.4 mi
01h 23m

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

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fourth Section Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Redman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Street

    2674 ft · 1 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Public Square

    125 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  25. 25

    Continue on Wright Street

    539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Albion Street

    2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Holley Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31

  29. 29

    Continue on Fancher Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  31. 31

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Oak Orchard Road

    2555 ft · 51 sec · Oak Orchard Road

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Gaines Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gaines Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lyndonville Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Lyndonville Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lyndonville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61 mi · 46%
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
9.14 mi · 7%
I 690 West
8.14 mi · 6%
NY 531 West
7.99 mi · 6%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 23m from Syracuse
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgeway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Syracuse and 66.4 miles from Ridgeway.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.77 one way or $41.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

27 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

91 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

96 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

114 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Ridgeway. Straight-line distance: 114.02 mi (183.5 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Ridgeway

Town of New York, United States

Population6,243
Coordinates43.2672800, -78.3897500
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Ridgeway (-78.38975, 43.26728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $20.77
Round trip
$41.54
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $20.77 $41.54
Mid-grade $4.98 $23.27 $46.53
Premium $5.38 $25.13 $50.27
Diesel $6.51 $30.40 $60.79

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 Ridgeway. The current time is 14:27:01.

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.