How far is Syracuse, NY from Volney, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Volney, NY is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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 40m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Volney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Volney.
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Start on South State Street
1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 North
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 481 North: Oswego
1477 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 264: Phoenix, Mexico
1479 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 264
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 264
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Turn left onto State Route 49
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Volney.
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.
NY 481 North
Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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 Volney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Volney?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Syracuse and 15.3 miles from Volney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Volney.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clay.
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 Volney. Straight-line distance: 22.95 mi (36.94 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 Volney
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,630 |
| Coordinates | 43.3428500, -76.3577100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Volney (-76.35771, 43.34285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.81 | $11.63 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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