How far is Wellsville, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Wellsville, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.85 mi
02h 49m
Flight
111.73 mi
179.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.73 mi
Kilometers
179.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.85 mi
Kilometers
236.34 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Wellsville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellsville
2026-10-15T18:51
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellsville
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
Penn Yan
NY

Incorporated village in Yates County, New York, United States

From Wellsville
74.1 mi
01h 24m
To Syracuse
72.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
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 Wellsville and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    26 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    128 m · 25 sec · West Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wellsville Bypass

    1 km · 59 sec · Wellsville Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 417

    1671 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 417

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dyke Street

    1462 ft · 25 sec · East Dyke Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Andover Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Andover Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 417

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 417

  8. 8

    Continue on East Chestnut Street

    2869 ft · 51 sec · East Chestnut Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1533 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 21

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Karrdale Street

    1209 ft · 35 sec · Karrdale Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1799 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    25.1 mi · 29 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport

    1141 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    746 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Geneva Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 54

    16 mi · 24 min · State Highway 54

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · East Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1414 ft · 30 sec · Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    677 ft · 18 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1160 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 54

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 54

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    116 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Spur Road

    1620 ft · 34 sec · Spur Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Seneca Street

    825 ft · 17 sec · Seneca Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Exchange Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Exchange Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Lyons Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Lyons Road

  33. 33

    Take the exit left

    773 ft · 19 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    37.4 mi · 43 min · New York State Thruway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  42. 42

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  44. 44

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  45. 45

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellsville 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
46 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
37.4 mi · 25%
Southern Tier Expressway
25.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 54
19.5 mi · 13%
State Route 21
10.6 mi · 7%
East Lake Road
9.79 mi · 7%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

37.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Penn Yan
01h 24m from Wellsville
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wellsville 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 Wellsville to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Penn Yan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Wellsville and 72.7 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Penn Yan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Penn Yan, 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 Penn Yan.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

72 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

82 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

87 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 111.73 mi (179.82 km).

Wellsville

#1 Wellsville

City in Cache County, Utah

Population3,821
Coordinates42.1220100, -77.9480600
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-77.948143, 42.121928)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.98 $25.81 $51.61
Premium $5.38 $27.88 $55.76
Diesel $6.51 $33.72 $67.43

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 Wellsville and Syracuse. The current time is 18:51:09.

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.