How far is Syracuse, NY from Wellsville, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Wellsville, NY is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Incorporated village in Yates County, New York, United States
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 Wellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Wellsville.
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Start on South State Street
154 m · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30.5 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 414
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Turn right
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Lake Street
142 m · 13 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1336 ft · 22 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 21 sec · Seneca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lochland Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
10.7 mi · 13 min · West Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Spur Road
1848 ft · 31 sec · Spur Road
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Turn straight
116 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 54
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1160 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
677 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
1414 ft · 28 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.8 mi · 15 min · East Lake Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 54
16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Geneva Street
1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
746 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Take the ramp right
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
22 mi · 25 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Almond, Andover
1095 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Karr Valley Road
853 ft · 24 sec · Karr Valley Road
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Continue on Karrdale Street
1773 ft · 54 sec · Karrdale Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 21
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 21
8.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 21
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Continue on North Main Street
1533 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
2869 ft · 48 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on Andover Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Andover Road
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Continue on East Dyke Street
1462 ft · 25 sec · East Dyke Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 417
1671 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Wellsville Bypass
1 km · 60 sec · Wellsville Bypass
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
128 m · 24 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Wellsville.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Wellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Wellsville?
The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Penn Yan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Syracuse and 74.8 miles from Wellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Wellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Penn Yan
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 Penn Yan.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 111.73 mi (179.82 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 Wellsville
City in Cache County, Utah
| Population | 3,821 |
| Coordinates | 42.1220100, -77.9480600 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellsville (-77.94806, 42.12201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.30 | $68.60 |
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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