How far is Glens Falls, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Glens Falls, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.05 mi
02h 48m
Flight
127.41 mi
205.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.41 mi
Kilometers
205.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.05 mi
Kilometers
257.57 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Glens Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glens Falls
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glens Falls
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
Saint Johnsville
NY

Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America

From Glens Falls
79.8 mi
01h 24m
To Syracuse
80.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Glens Falls and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glens Falls and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Centennial Circle

    104 m · 19 sec · Centennial Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hudson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hudson Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    1931 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South

    993 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    20 mi · 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs

    1714 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 9

    115 m · 12 sec · US 9

  9. 9

    Continue on US 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 67

    875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30

  23. 23

    Turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West

    2189 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    102.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton

    2580 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds

    1.2 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Townsend Street

    153 m · 20 sec · North Townsend Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 18 sec · East Water Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 26 sec · South State Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glens Falls 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
102 mi · 64%
Adirondack Northway
20 mi · 13%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 8%
I 690 West
4.79 mi · 3%
State Highway 67
4.67 mi · 3%
Malta Avenue
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsville
01h 24m from Glens Falls
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Glens Falls and 80.3 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.65 one way or $45.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glens Falls and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

39 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Schenectady

64 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Rome station

66 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glens Falls and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 127.41 mi (205.05 km).

Glens Falls

#1 Glens Falls

City in New York, USA

Population14,167
Coordinates43.3095200, -73.6440100
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Centennial Circle (-73.644176, 43.309458)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.38 L · about $22.65
Round trip
$45.30
11.3 gal · 42.76 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.65 $45.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.32 $50.64
Premium $4.86 $27.46 $54.93
Diesel $4.69 $26.52 $53.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glens Falls and Syracuse. The current time is 20:38:55.

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.