How far is Brunswick, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Brunswick, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
156.2 mi
02h 32m
Flight
132.66 mi
213.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.66 mi
Kilometers
213.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.2 mi
Kilometers
251.38 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Sun, May 31, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Sun, May 31, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-31T11:06
Arrive Syracuse
Sun, May 31, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Saint Johnsville
NY

Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America

From Brunswick
78 mi
01h 16m
To Syracuse
78.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Farm to Market Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brick Church Road

    2407 ft · 1 min · Brick Church Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Brick Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Brick Church Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosick Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Hoosick Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hoosick Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hoosick Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2780 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Collar City Bridge

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Collar City Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1342 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    5 mi · 7 min · Adirondack Northway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton

    2580 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Townsend Street

    153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 20 sec · South State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick and 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
129 mi · 83%
Adirondack Northway
5.01 mi · 3%
Collar City Bridge
4.88 mi · 3%
I 690 West
4.79 mi · 3%
Hoosick Road
3.5 mi · 2%
I 481 South
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsville
01h 16m from Brunswick
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Brunswick and 78.2 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brunswick and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Johnsville, 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 Saint Johnsville.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

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

Union Station

46 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Schenectady

64 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Rome station

66 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 132.66 mi (213.5 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

Town in New York

Population13,048
Coordinates42.7359100, -73.5615000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: White Church Lane (-73.56157, 42.735954)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.86 L · about $22.09
Round trip
$44.18
11.02 gal · 41.72 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.09 $44.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.86 $26.78 $53.57
Diesel $4.69 $25.86 $51.73

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Syracuse. The current time is 11:06:52.

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.