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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.64 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.12 mi
29.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.12 mi
Kilometers
29.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.64 mi
Kilometers
44.49 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Wed, Apr 22, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-22T16:30
Arrive Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Union
10:00 PM EDT
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
Manlius
NY

Village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States

From Union
11.5 mi
00h 17m
To Syracuse
16.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Kiley Road

    22 m · 10 sec · Kiley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delphi Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Delphi Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Delphi Falls Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delphi Falls Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oran Delphi Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Oran Delphi Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cazenovia Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Cazenovia Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    2044 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Seneca Street

    822 ft · 26 sec · East Seneca Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fayette Street

    2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Townsend Street

    153 m · 20 sec · North Townsend Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 18 sec · East Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 26 sec · South State Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oran Delphi Road
7.24 mi · 26%
I 690 West
4.86 mi · 18%
Highbridge Road
3.47 mi · 13%
Cazenovia Road
2.32 mi · 8%
I 481 North
1.45 mi · 5%
Delphi Road
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manlius
00h 17m from Union
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manlius and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 9.3 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 9.3 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

21 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

48 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

62 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 18.12 mi (29.16 km).

Union

#1 Union

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

Population52,262
Coordinates42.8678400, -75.8871400
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Kiley Road (-75.887044, 42.867824)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Syracuse. The current time is 16:30:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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