How far is Volney, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Volney, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
28.21 mi
00h 31m
Flight
22.95 mi
36.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.95 mi
Kilometers
36.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Volney
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Volney
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Volney
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
Clay
NY

Town of the United States

From Volney
15 mi
00h 15m
To Syracuse
13.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 3

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 3

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 49

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 49

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 264

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 264

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NY 481 South

    1169 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Syracuse

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street

    76 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street

    793 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Salina Street

    153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1989 ft · 46 sec · North State Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Volney 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 481 South
12.7 mi · 45%
I 81 South
7.38 mi · 26%
State Route 264
5.35 mi · 19%
State Route 49
2.32 mi · 8%
State Route 3
1.46 mi · 5%
North State Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NY 481 South

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
00h 15m from Volney
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Volney 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 Volney to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Volney and 13.2 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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 Clay and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 10.4 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 10.3 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 Clay.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

13 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

58 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Volney and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 22.95 mi (36.94 km).

Volney

#1 Volney

Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

Population5,630
Coordinates43.3428500, -76.3577100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 3 (-76.357689, 43.342901)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.98 $9.96
Premium $5.38 $5.38 $10.76
Diesel $6.51 $6.51 $13.02

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 Volney and Syracuse. The current time is 15:20:00.

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.