Origin
Aurora, NY
Late night in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Aurora to Syracuse, you are in for a straightforward, 46.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a very economical way to navigate this part of the Northeast. While the drive is relatively short, it requires your attention due to the local road composition. Planning for this trip is simple, as the distance allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, you can expect a manageable trek that keeps you within the same region for the duration of the trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Avenue | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Half Acre Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 5 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Clark Street Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 690 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Genesee Turnpike | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Grant Avenue
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 90
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on NY 90
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Highway 90
3
Continue on NY 90
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cayuga Street
4
Turn right onto NY 326
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 326
5
Continue on NY 326
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Half Acre Road
6
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NY 5
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Grant Avenue
8
Continue on NY 5
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 5
9
Continue on NY 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on NY 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 5
11
Continue on NY 5
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Genesee Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 174
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Genesee Turnpike
13
Take the ramp
4.9 mi
·
5 min
Toward NY 5
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward NY 695 North
15
Continue on NY 695
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 695
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 690 East
17
Merge onto I 690
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on NY 5
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
James Street
22
Turn right onto NY 5
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oswego Boulevard
23
Continue on NY 5
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
Erie Boulevard East
24
Turn right onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Aurora, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 20; NY 5 / Clark Street Road
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5 / Clark Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 690 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 690 East
6
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown
8
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown
6
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 11 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
West Genesee Turnpike
(2.6 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands a bit more engagement than a standard interstate cruise. You will primarily navigate via Grant Avenue, Main Street, and Half Acre Road rather than sticking to major expressways. In fact, only 29% of this trip involves highway driving, which keeps the pace varied throughout the 46.1-mile distance. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Grant Avenue, lasting for 6.9 miles, so be prepared to adjust your speed frequently as you transition between segments. The road's personality is defined by these technical turns, making it feel less like a monotonous grind and more like a focused, hands-on driving experience.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Grant Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near US 20; NY 5 / Clark Street Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (US 20; NY 5 / Clark Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Syracuse, NY
Full guide →Founded 1848
Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.
Top landmarks
- • Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
- • Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
- • Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Grant Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.18 in tolls one way, starting with West Genesee Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Syracuse, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (US 20; NY 5 / Clark Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Syracuse, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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