How far is Greenwich, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Greenwich, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
157.41 mi
02h 51m
Flight
133.72 mi
215.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.72 mi
Kilometers
215.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.41 mi
Kilometers
253.33 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwich
Thu, Oct 15, 8:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwich
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwich
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 Greenwich
78.4 mi
01h 25m
To Syracuse
79.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    82 m · 14 sec · Salem Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 29

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 29

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    53 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1549 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1754 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 29

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 29

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Henning Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    828 ft · 24 sec · Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2401 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway

  16. 16

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

    1714 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto US 9

    115 m · 12 sec · US 9

  18. 18

    Continue on US 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  26. 26

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 67

    875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67

  28. 28

    Continue on Market Street

    560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30

  32. 32

    Turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West

    2189 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  36. 36

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  37. 37

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

    2580 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Townsend Street

    153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 20 sec · South State Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
45 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
102 mi · 65%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 8%
Route 29
6.09 mi · 4%
I 690 West
4.79 mi · 3%
State Highway 67
4.67 mi · 3%
State Highway 29
4.54 mi · 3%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsville
01h 25m from Greenwich
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwich 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 Greenwich to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 78.4 miles from Greenwich and 79.1 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwich 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 Greenwich and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 133.72 mi (215.2 km).

Greenwich

#1 Greenwich

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population1,698
Coordinates43.0906300, -73.4987300
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem Street (-73.498756, 43.090691)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $24.73
Round trip
$49.46
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $24.73 $49.46
Mid-grade $4.98 $27.70 $55.40
Premium $5.38 $29.92 $59.85
Diesel $6.51 $36.19 $72.38

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwich and Syracuse. The current time is 14:28:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.