How far is Carmel, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Carmel, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.94 mi
03h 45m
Flight
168.59 mi
271.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.59 mi
Kilometers
271.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.94 mi
Kilometers
379.71 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Carmel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carmel
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carmel
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Carmel
115 mi
01h 52m
To Syracuse
121 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 52

  3. 3

    Continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    668 ft · 13 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 311

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 311

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Newburgh

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K

  11. 11

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
110 mi · 47%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 30%
Newburgh
27.5 mi · 12%
State Highway 17K
10 mi · 4%
State Highway 52
2.64 mi · 1%
State Highway 311
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 52m from Carmel
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Carmel 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 Carmel to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 235.9 miles (379.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Carmel and 121 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.39 one way or $66.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carmel and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 168.59 mi (271.32 km).

Carmel

#1 Carmel

Town in New York

Population34,339
Coordinates41.4300900, -73.6801300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.68013, 41.43009)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.52 L · about $33.39
Round trip
$66.79
16.66 gal · 63.04 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.39 $66.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.33 $74.65
Premium $4.86 $40.49 $80.98
Diesel $4.69 $39.10 $78.20

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Carmel and Syracuse. The current time is 18:02:54.

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.