How far is Syracuse, NY from Waverly, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Waverly, NY is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Waverly.
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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
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, NY 41, NY 281: Homer, Cortland, Ithaca
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2837 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Homer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Merge slight left onto NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Continue on Cortland Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on North Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Dryden Harford Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dryden Harford Road
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Continue on State Route 38
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 38
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Continue on Main Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
102 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
620 ft · 20 sec · Park Street
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Turn slight left onto Susquehanna River Bridge Road
27 m · 4 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road
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Continue on Susquehanna River Bridge Road
1390 ft · 45 sec · Susquehanna River Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Southside Drive
838 ft · 18 sec · Southside Drive
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Turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
1611 ft · 29 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
17.5 mi · 20 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 34, PA 199: Waverly, Sayre
1281 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Cayuta Avenue
3165 ft · 56 sec · Cayuta Avenue
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Turn right onto Chemung Street
13 m · 1 sec · Chemung Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chemung Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Waverly.
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
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Waverly?
The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Harford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Syracuse and 46.8 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.68 one way or $29.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Harford
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 Harford.
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 Waverly. Straight-line distance: 74.27 mi (119.52 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 Waverly
Human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,110 |
| Coordinates | 42.0103500, -76.5271700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-76.52717, 42.01035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
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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