How far is Albany, NY from North Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to North Syracuse, NY is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
143.92 mi
02h 52m
Flight
124.68 mi
200.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.68 mi
Kilometers
200.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.92 mi
Kilometers
231.62 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 12:52 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive North Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 12:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
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
Little Falls
NY

Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States

From Albany
71.8 mi
01h 26m
To North Syracuse
72.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and North Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and North Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue

    745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston

    1373 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2801 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 481 North: Oswego, Watertown

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Circle Drive, North Syracuse

    1337 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Circle Drive

    912 ft · 23 sec · East Circle Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Brewerton Road

    1741 ft · 41 sec · Brewerton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
134 mi · 93%
I 481 North
5.96 mi · 4%
Henry Johnson Boulevard
0.78 mi · 1%
I 481
0.76 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Washington Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left

128 mi · 02h 28m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
124.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 26m from Albany
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Albany and Chance Rain Showers near North Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to North Syracuse?

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Albany and 72.1 miles from North Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Albany and Chance Rain Showers near North Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

51 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

54 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

79 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and North Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 124.68 mi (200.66 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
North Syracuse

#2 North Syracuse

Village in New York, USA

Population6,595
Coordinates43.1347900, -76.1299200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-73.75623, 42.65258)
End: North Syracuse (-76.12992, 43.13479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $20.37
Round trip
$40.73
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $20.37 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $22.76 $45.53
Premium $4.86 $24.69 $49.39
Diesel $4.69 $23.85 $47.69

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and North Syracuse. The current time is 10:00:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.