How far is Syracuse, NY from Union, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Union, NY is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
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 Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Union.
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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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Take the exit slight right
1130 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Glen Avenue
805 ft · 14 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Brighton Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue
1022 ft · 25 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Brighton Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue
1574 ft · 51 sec · East Brighton Avenue
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Continue on East Seneca Turnpike
3.3 mi · 6 min · East Seneca Turnpike
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Turn right onto Pompey Road
3030 ft · 47 sec · Pompey Road
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Continue on Coleman Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Coleman Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 91
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 91
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Continue on Jamesville Pompey Road
3 mi · 4 min · Jamesville Pompey Road
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Continue on State Route 91
2277 ft · 52 sec · State Route 91
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
978 ft · 29 sec · Cherry Street
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Merge slight right onto Route 20
5.8 mi · 8 min · Route 20
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Turn right onto Oran Delphi Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Oran Delphi Road
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Turn left onto Delphi Falls Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Delphi Falls Road
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Continue on Delphi Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Delphi Road
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Turn right onto Kiley Road
22 m · 3 sec · Kiley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kiley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Union.
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.
Route 20
Merge slight right onto Route 20
5.8 mi · 00h 08m
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 Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Union?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Pompey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Syracuse and 12.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Pompey
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 Pompey.
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 Union. Straight-line distance: 18.12 mi (29.16 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 Union
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 52,262 |
| Coordinates | 42.8678400, -75.8871400 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-75.88714, 42.86784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
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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