How far is Syracuse, NY from Wolcott, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Wolcott, NY is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.68 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.7 mi
57.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.7 mi
Kilometers
57.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.68 mi
Kilometers
65.47 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolcott
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T19:30
Arrive Wolcott
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lysander
NY

City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
20.3 mi
00h 29m
To Wolcott
20.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Wolcott.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    154 m · 18 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South West Street

    1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · West Genesee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 370

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 370

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 370

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 370

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 370

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 370

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ridge Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Oswego Street

    2592 ft · 1 min · Oswego Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Street

    920 ft · 26 sec · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    139 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 690 West
13.9 mi · 34%
State Highway 370
7.87 mi · 19%
West Genesee Road
5.93 mi · 15%
Main Street
4.83 mi · 12%
State Route 370
3.2 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
3.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 690 West

Merge slight left

7.94 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lysander
00h 29m from Syracuse
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Wolcott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Wolcott?

The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Lysander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Syracuse and 20.4 miles from Wolcott.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Wolcott.

Stop Ideas Near Lysander

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lysander, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lysander.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

25 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

82 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

93 mi away
320 Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Wolcott. Straight-line distance: 35.7 mi (57.46 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Wolcott

#2 Wolcott

Village in New York, United States

Population1,600
Coordinates43.2206200, -76.8149600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Wolcott (-76.81496, 43.22062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $6.36
Round trip
$12.72
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.36 $12.72
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.12 $14.25
Premium $5.38 $7.70 $15.39
Diesel $6.51 $9.31 $18.62

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Wolcott. The current time is 19:30:21.

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.