How far is West Phoenix, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from West Phoenix, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Phoenix and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Phoenix and Syracuse.
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Start on Pendergast Road
554 ft · 19 sec · Pendergast Road
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Turn right onto Lamson Road
1530 ft · 42 sec · Lamson Road
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Continue on Culvert Street
1203 ft · 1 min · Culvert Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Route 57
1446 ft · 31 sec · County Route 57
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Continue on County Route 57A
1.3 km · 1 min · County Route 57A
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Take the ramp right toward NY 481 South
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Syracuse
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street
76 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street
793 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Salina Street
153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
1989 ft · 46 sec · North 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 West Phoenix 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.
NY 481 South
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Light Rain leaving West Phoenix and Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Phoenix to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 10.7 miles from West Phoenix and 10.6 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Phoenix and Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clay.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Phoenix and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 km).
#1 West Phoenix
Situated within Onondaga County in central New York, this unincorporated community lies along the western bank of the Oswego River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2256200, -76.3046500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
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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