How far is Galway, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Galway, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galway and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galway and Syracuse.
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Start on North Street
18 m · 6 sec · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1436 ft · 35 sec · West Street
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Continue on Perth Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Perth Road
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Turn slight left onto County Route 45
93 m · 5 sec · County Route 45
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Continue on Consaul Road
1 km · 52 sec · Consaul Road
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Turn right onto West Galway Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Galway Road
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Turn left onto Hagaman-West Galway Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Hagaman-West Galway Road
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Turn left onto Chuctanunda Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Chuctanunda Street
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Continue on Church Street
2017 ft · 59 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clizbe Avenue
55 m · 6 sec · Clizbe Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lyon Street
1796 ft · 51 sec · Lyon Street
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Continue on Brookside Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Brookside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Street
24 m · 5 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto Shuler Street
964 ft · 27 sec · Shuler Street
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
102.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 20 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 18 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 26 sec · South 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 Galway and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
102 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Galway and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galway to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Galway and 63.6 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Galway and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galway and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 km).
#1 Galway
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 43.0186900, -74.0315200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.32 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $21.67 | $43.33 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $28.76 | $57.52 |
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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