How far is Syracuse, NY from Sloan, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Sloan, NY is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.7 mi
02h 55m
Flight
134.22 mi
216 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.22 mi
Kilometers
216 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.7 mi
Kilometers
234.48 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sloan
Thu, Oct 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T18:42
Arrive Sloan
Thu, Oct 15, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Mendon
NY

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

From Syracuse
72.6 mi
01h 27m
To Sloan
73 mi
01h 27m

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
63°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    133.1 mi · 2 hr 35 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo, Walden Avenue West

    1464 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Buffalo, Walden Avenue West

    541 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Walden Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Walden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harlem Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Harlem Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    1052 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crocker Street

    532 ft · 26 sec · Crocker Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gates Street

    1467 ft · 1 min · Gates Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gates Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
133 mi · 91%
I 690 West
8.14 mi · 6%
Harlem Road
0.86 mi · 1%
I 90
0.76 mi · 1%
Walden Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

133 mi · 02h 35m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendon
01h 27m from Syracuse
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Sloan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Syracuse and 73 miles from Sloan.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Sloan.

Stop Ideas Near Mendon

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

20 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

100 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

105 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Sloan. Straight-line distance: 134.22 mi (216 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Sloan

City in Erie County, New York, United States of America

Population3,522
Coordinates42.8933900, -78.7939200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Sloan (-78.79392, 42.89339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $22.86
Round trip
$45.73
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $22.86 $45.73
Mid-grade $4.98 $25.61 $51.21
Premium $5.38 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $6.51 $33.46 $66.91

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 Sloan. The current time is 18:42:57.

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.