How far is Hamburg, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Hamburg, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
160.8 mi
02h 33m
Flight
137.71 mi
221.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.71 mi
Kilometers
221.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.8 mi
Kilometers
258.78 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Hamburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamburg
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamburg
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
Henrietta
NY

A city in Monroe County, New York.

From Hamburg
79.2 mi
01h 16m
To Syracuse
81.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
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 Hamburg and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buffalo Street

    67 m · 5 sec · Buffalo Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street

    1364 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue

    28 m · 3 sec · South Park Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Park Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo

    2846 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    142.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamburg 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
143 mi · 89%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 5%
South Park Avenue
4.4 mi · 3%
Buffalo Street
0.8 mi
I 690
0.68 mi
I 90 East
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

143 mi · 02h 47m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 16m from Hamburg
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Hamburg and 81.6 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.73 one way or $45.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hamburg and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

11 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

92 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

105 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

114 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamburg and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 137.71 mi (221.62 km).

Hamburg

#1 Hamburg

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

Population58,800
Coordinates42.7158900, -78.8294800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Street (-78.829466, 42.715886)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
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)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $22.73
Round trip
$45.46
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.73 $45.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.41 $50.81
Premium $4.86 $27.56 $55.12
Diesel $4.69 $26.61 $53.23

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 Hamburg and Syracuse. The current time is 21:25:52.

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.