How far is Syracuse, NY from West Phoenix, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to West Phoenix, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.12 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Syracuse.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.12 mi
Kilometers
35.6 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Phoenix
Sat, Nov 7, 12:26 PM EST
Return by in Syracuse
Sat, Nov 7, 12:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-11-07T11:56
Arrive West Phoenix
Sat, Nov 7, 12:26 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Syracuse
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Syracuse
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To West Phoenix
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and West Phoenix.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and West Phoenix.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 North

    807 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 481 North: Oswego

    1477 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Phoenix

    1350 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Route 57A

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Route 57A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Route 57

    1446 ft · 24 sec · County Route 57

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Culvert Street

    1203 ft · 59 sec · Culvert Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lamson Road

    1530 ft · 49 sec · Lamson Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pendergast Road

    554 ft · 15 sec · Pendergast Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pendergast Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and West Phoenix.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 481 North
10.9 mi · 49%
I 81 North
7.73 mi · 35%
County Route 57A
0.95 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 4%
South State Street
0.38 mi · 2%
Lamson Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NY 481 North

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Syracuse
00h 14m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:30 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Light Rain near West Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to West Phoenix?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

North Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Syracuse and 11.1 miles from West Phoenix.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers around Syracuse and Light Rain near West Phoenix.

Stop Ideas Near North Syracuse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Syracuse and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 7.5 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Syracuse.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

6 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

10 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

55 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and West Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 West Phoenix

Situated within Onondaga County in central New York, this unincorporated community lies along the western bank of the Oswego River.

Population0
Coordinates43.2256200, -76.3046500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: West Phoenix (-76.30465, 43.22562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.86 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $5.25 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $6.46 $5.04 $10.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and West Phoenix. The current time is 11:56:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.