Origin
Aurora, NY
Evening in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, NY to Syracuse, NY
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
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station data
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
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23 miles from Aurora, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grant Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 46.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
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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
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US 11 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on NY 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 5
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on NY 5
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Genesee Turnpike
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
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 none lane.
25
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility, but it is wise to account for the frequent turns when planning your departure time. Since the entire drive takes just over an hour with no scheduled stops, you can easily complete it in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Aurora, as the $8 estimated cost is based on current averages and can fluctuate. Given that you will spend most of your time on local roads like Grant Avenue and Main Street, stay alert for changing speed limits as you pass through different zones. Prioritizing a steady pace will make the 46.1-mile trip feel smooth and efficient from start to finish.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23 miles from Aurora, NY, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46.1 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aurora, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aurora, NY
This is one driving day of about 46.1 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aurora, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Grant Avenue for about 6.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Aurora, NY · 38m into the drive
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
Arriving in Syracuse, NY
The final approach into Syracuse, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Syracuse, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Evening in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aurora, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grant Avenue, Main Street, Half Acre Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 miles from Aurora, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 46.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
The route from Aurora, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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