How far is York, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from York, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Syracuse.
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Start on York Road East
22 m · 7 sec · York Road East
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Telephone Road
6 mi · 7 min · Telephone Road
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Continue on Caledonia-Avon Road
2230 ft · 29 sec · Caledonia-Avon Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Place
119 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Avon-East Avon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Avon-East Avon Road
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Continue on East Avon-Lima Road
1.1 km · 49 sec · East Avon-Lima Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 390 North
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, NY 253
765 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
3108 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
529 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2438 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
72.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
833 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Genesee Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on James Street
607 ft · 23 sec · James Street
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Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard
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Continue on Erie Boulevard East
160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South State Street
989 ft · 25 sec · South 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 York and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
72.8 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving York 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 York to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from York and 51.7 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Springs.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 88.72 mi (142.78 km).
#1 York
Town in Livingston County, New York, United States
| Population | 3,192 |
| Coordinates | 42.8711700, -77.8852800 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $16.55 | $33.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $24.21 | $48.43 |
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