How far is Syracuse, NY from Unadilla, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Unadilla, NY is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Unadilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Unadilla.
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Start on South State Street
3 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Almond Street
1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
50.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 79: Whitney Point, Lisle
1858 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2670 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 206
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on Genesee Street
2466 ft · 44 sec · Genesee Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1521 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Coventry Road
609 ft · 10 sec · Coventry Road
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on State Highway 41
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 206
6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 206
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Demarest Avenue
651 ft · 12 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demarest Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Demarest Avenue
131 m · 7 sec · Demarest Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 206
780 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 206
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Take the ramp left
2343 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7: Unadilla
1.4 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2729 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Martin Brook Street
10 m · 1 sec · Martin Brook Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Martin Brook Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Unadilla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Continue straight
50.3 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Syracuse and Light Rain near Unadilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Unadilla?
The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Marathon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Syracuse and 46.5 miles from Unadilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Syracuse and Light Rain near Unadilla.
Stop Ideas Near Marathon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marathon.
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 Unadilla. Straight-line distance: 65.52 mi (105.44 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 Unadilla
Human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,051 |
| Coordinates | 42.3253600, -75.3124000 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unadilla (-75.3124, 42.32536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $16.00 | $31.99 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $21.27 | $42.55 |
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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