How far is Whitesboro, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Whitesboro, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.22 mi
00h 54m
Flight
43.49 mi
69.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.49 mi
Kilometers
69.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.22 mi
Kilometers
80.82 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Whitesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-10-15T17:49
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 6:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
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
Canastota
NY

City in Madison County, New York, United States of America

From Whitesboro
24.4 mi
00h 27m
To Syracuse
25.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
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 Whitesboro and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Clark Mills Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clark Mills Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Halsey Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Halsey Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Stone Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stone Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stop Seven Road

    1605 ft · 38 sec · Stop Seven Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cider Street

    3053 ft · 52 sec · Cider Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    920 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2741 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    33 mi · 38 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton

    2580 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds

    1.2 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 · 16 sec · North Townsend Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 20 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 Whitesboro 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
33 mi · 66%
I 690 West
4.79 mi · 10%
I 481 South
2.75 mi · 5%
Halsey Road
1.67 mi · 3%
Clinton Street
1.6 mi · 3%
Stone Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

33 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
43.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canastota
00h 27m from Whitesboro
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Canastota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Whitesboro and 25.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canastota

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

28 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

33 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

38 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 43.49 mi (69.99 km).

Whitesboro

#1 Whitesboro

Village in the United States

Population3,582
Coordinates43.1220100, -75.2915600
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Street (-75.291474, 43.121944)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.71 L · about $7.87
Round trip
$15.75
3.54 gal · 13.42 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $7.87 $15.75
Mid-grade $4.98 $8.82 $17.64
Premium $5.38 $9.53 $19.05
Diesel $6.51 $11.52 $23.04

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 Whitesboro and Syracuse. The current time is 17:49:28.

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.