How far is Carthage, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Carthage, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Periods Of Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Syracuse.
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Start on State Street
1166 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1002 ft · 18 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2002 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Champion Street
1 km · 1 min · Champion Street
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Continue on State Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Street
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Turn left onto Park Drive
729 ft · 21 sec · Park Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thompson Boulevard
60 m · 6 sec · Thompson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Thompson Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 232
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 232
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Continue on County Road 62
667 ft · 17 sec · County Road 62
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Turn left onto Cady Road
1076 ft · 24 sec · Cady Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 South
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street
76 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street
793 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Salina Street
153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
1989 ft · 46 sec · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Periods Of Rain leaving Carthage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Sandy Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from Carthage and 42.6 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Periods Of Rain around Carthage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Creek.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 69.68 mi (112.14 km).
#1 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $16.20 | $32.40 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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