Origin
Canandaigua, NY
Late night in Canandaigua on Friday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canandaigua, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parrish Street, West Street, Bristol Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 69.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parrish Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parrish Street | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Bristol Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Gibson Street | — | — |
| State Route 21 | — | — |
| Canandaigua Street | — | — |
| Palmyra Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Parrish Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canandaigua, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right
351 ft
·
31 sec
4
Turn left onto Parrish Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Parrish Street
5
Turn right onto West Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Street
6
Turn right onto Bristol Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Street
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto Gibson Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gibson Street
9
Continue on State Route 21
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 21
10
Continue on Canandaigua Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Canandaigua Street
11
Continue on Palmyra Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Palmyra Street
12
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 90 East
15
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
50 mi
·
58 min
·
New York State Thruway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
18
Continue straight
7.9 mi
·
9 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Downtown
20
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Downtown
21
Turn left onto West Genesee Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
22
Continue on James Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
James Street
23
Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Oswego Boulevard
24
Continue on Erie Boulevard East
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
Erie Boulevard East
25
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Canandaigua, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Canandaigua, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.49 one way
$22.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.42 | $24.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Montezuma, NY
35 mi in
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
20 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 17m 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 Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parrish Street, West Street, Bristol Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 miles from Canandaigua, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.49 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.
The drive from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Canandaigua, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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