How far is Ghent, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Ghent, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 02h 43m.
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.
City in Minden, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ghent and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ghent and Syracuse.
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Start on Garage Place Road
2345 ft · 2 min · Garage Place Road
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Continue on Church Street
1 km · 53 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 203
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 203
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Continue on Chatham Street
2673 ft · 1 min · Chatham Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1835 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Kinderhook Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kinderhook Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 90 East: Boston, New York
1350 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1256 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New York City
1541 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
6.2 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
128.8 mi · 2 hr 29 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 · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 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 Ghent 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
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
129 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Ghent 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 Ghent to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Fort Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Ghent and 89 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.44 one way or $54.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ghent and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Plain
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 Fort Plain.
Amsterdam station
Union Station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ghent and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 137.83 mi (221.82 km).
#1 Ghent
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,083 |
| Coordinates | 42.3292500, -73.6156700 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $27.44 | $54.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $40.16 | $80.32 |
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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