How far is Greenfield, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Greenfield, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Village in the United States
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 Greenfield and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield and Syracuse.
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Start on South Greenfield Road
3093 ft · 1 min · South Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto Middle Grove Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · Middle Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 29
12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout
38 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on North East Avenue
1323 ft · 32 sec · North East Avenue
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto Dutchtown Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road
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Turn right
1959 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
2488 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
65.3 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Greenfield 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
65.3 mi · 01h 15m
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 Greenfield 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 Greenfield to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Mohawk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Greenfield and 74.9 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenfield and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Mohawk
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 Mohawk.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenfield and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 115.3 mi (185.56 km).
#1 Greenfield
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.1036900, -73.8640100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
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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