How far is Syracuse, NY from Skaneateles, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Skaneateles, NY is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Skaneateles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Skaneateles.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Jordan Street
128 m · 12 sec · Jordan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jordan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Skaneateles.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Skaneateles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Skaneateles?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marcellus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Syracuse and 9.4 miles from Skaneateles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Skaneateles.
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 Skaneateles. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.52 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 Skaneateles
Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States
| Population | 2,465 |
| Coordinates | 42.9470100, -76.4291000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skaneateles (-76.4291, 42.94701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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