How far is Williamsville, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Williamsville, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
141.29 mi
02h 18m
Flight
131.01 mi
210.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.01 mi
Kilometers
210.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.29 mi
Kilometers
227.38 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Williamsville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsville
2026-10-15T14:30
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsville
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
Victor
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York

From Williamsville
70.5 mi
01h 09m
To Syracuse
70.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Williamsville and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Transit Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Transit Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    978 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    127.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsville and Syracuse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
127 mi · 90%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.09 mi · 1%
Transit Road
1.22 mi · 1%
I 690
0.68 mi
I 90
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

127 mi · 02h 27m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Victor
01h 09m from Williamsville
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Williamsville 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 Williamsville to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Williamsville and 70.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Victor

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

26 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

98 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

103 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

108 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsville and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 131.01 mi (210.84 km).

Williamsville

#1 Williamsville

Town in Erie County, New York

Population5,171
Coordinates42.9639500, -78.7378100
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-78.737821, 42.963987)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.30
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $22.15 $44.30
Mid-grade $4.98 $24.81 $49.62
Premium $5.38 $26.80 $53.60
Diesel $6.51 $32.41 $64.83

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 Williamsville and Syracuse. The current time is 14:30:19.

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.