How far is Liberty, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Liberty, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.66 mi
02h 29m
Flight
111.92 mi
180.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.92 mi
Kilometers
180.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.66 mi
Kilometers
245.69 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-10-15T13:33
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Port Dickinson
NY

Village in New York

From Liberty
76.1 mi
01h 14m
To Syracuse
76.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Liberty and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Exit Road

    2734 ft · 1 min · Exit Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1044 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exit Road
80 mi · 52%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 46%
North Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Almond Street
0.33 mi
East Genesee Street
0.27 mi
Adams Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Exit Road

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 40m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Dickinson
01h 14m from Liberty
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Liberty and 76.6 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Liberty and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

83 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

99 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

108 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 111.92 mi (180.12 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

Town in New York, United States

Population5,277
Coordinates41.8012000, -74.7465500
Altitude459
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-74.746821, 41.801153)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.95
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $23.97 $47.95
Mid-grade $4.98 $26.85 $53.71
Premium $5.38 $29.01 $58.02
Diesel $6.51 $35.08 $70.17

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 Liberty and Syracuse. The current time is 13:33:41.

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.