How far is Fallsburg, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Fallsburg, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
161.93 mi
02h 40m
Flight
120.38 mi
193.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.38 mi
Kilometers
193.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.93 mi
Kilometers
260.6 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in Fallsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallsburg
2026-04-17T18:44
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallsburg
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
Windsor
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Fallsburg
81.5 mi
01h 20m
To Syracuse
80.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 34 sec · Old Falls Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 52

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Monticello Road

    2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

    86 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Road

    832 ft · 11 sec · Triangle Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    753 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  12. 12

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  20. 20

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Triangle Road
81.4 mi · 50%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 44%
State Highway 52
5.71 mi · 4%
State Highway 42
2.03 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Old Monticello Road
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Triangle Road

Merge slight left

81.1 mi · 01h 42m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 20m from Fallsburg
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fallsburg and Chance 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 Fallsburg to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Fallsburg and 80.4 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fallsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

95 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Union Station

119 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallsburg and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 120.38 mi (193.74 km).

Fallsburg

#1 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-74.601019, 41.732052)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.59 $51.17
Premium $4.86 $27.76 $55.51
Diesel $4.69 $26.80 $53.61

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 Fallsburg and Syracuse. The current time is 18:44:28.

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.