How far is Syracuse, NY from Solvay, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Solvay, NY is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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 10m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Solvay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Solvay.
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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
2175 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Franklin Street
148 m · 21 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Erie Boulevard West
2.5 mi · 6 min · Erie Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Milton Avenue
2368 ft · 1 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto Hall Avenue
1193 ft · 55 sec · Hall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woods Road
89 m · 13 sec · Woods Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woods Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Solvay.
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.
Erie Boulevard West
Turn left onto Erie Boulevard West
2.53 mi · 00h 06m
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 Solvay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Solvay?
The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Westvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Syracuse and 1.9 miles from Solvay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Solvay.
Stop Ideas Near Westvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westvale.
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 Solvay. Straight-line distance: 3.11 mi (5 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 Solvay
Village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.0581200, -76.2074300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Solvay (-76.20743, 43.05812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $0.70 | $1.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
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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