How far is Union, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Union, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Syracuse.
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Start on Kiley Road
22 m · 10 sec · Kiley Road
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Turn left onto Delphi Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Delphi Road
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Continue on Delphi Falls Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Delphi Falls Road
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Turn right onto Oran Delphi Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Oran Delphi Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cazenovia Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cazenovia Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2044 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on East Seneca Street
822 ft · 26 sec · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Fayette Street
2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Continue on Highbridge Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on East Genesee Street
3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 20 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 18 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 26 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Syracuse.
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.
Oran Delphi Road
Turn right onto Oran Delphi Road
7.24 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Manlius is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Union and 16.2 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Manlius
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manlius.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 18.12 mi (29.16 km).
#1 Union
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 52,262 |
| Coordinates | 42.8678400, -75.8871400 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.01 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.72 | $9.43 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
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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