How far is Hamilton, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Hamilton, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Syracuse.
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Start on Utica Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on State Route 46
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 46
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Turn left
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
15 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Forman Street
901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street
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Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · Ledyard Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Syracuse Road
556 ft · 9 sec · Syracuse Road
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Merge slight left onto Syracuse Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Syracuse Road
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Continue on Cazenovia Road
4 mi · 6 min · Cazenovia Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2044 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on East Seneca Street
822 ft · 26 sec · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Fayette Street
2202 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Continue on Highbridge Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on East Genesee Street
3138 ft · 1 min · East Genesee Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse
1.3 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 Hamilton and Syracuse.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
15 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Cazenovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Hamilton and 19.9 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Cazenovia
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 Cazenovia.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.89 km).
#1 Hamilton
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 4,079 |
| Coordinates | 42.8270100, -75.5446200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.31 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
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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