How far is Syracuse, NY from Sullivan, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Sullivan, NY is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Sullivan.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1162 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bridge Street, East Syracuse
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1937 ft · 51 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Manlius Center Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Manlius Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Lakes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Green Lakes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Genesee Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 5
1579 ft · 27 sec · State Route 5
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Turn left onto Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on State Route 5
108 m · 9 sec · State Route 5
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Turn left onto Canaseraga Road
19 m · 3 sec · Canaseraga Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canaseraga Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Sullivan.
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.
Green Lakes Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Lakes Road
4.07 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 Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Sullivan?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Syracuse and 8.5 miles from Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
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 Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 15.18 mi (24.43 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 Sullivan
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 15,080 |
| Coordinates | 43.0545100, -75.8468600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sullivan (-75.84686, 43.05451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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