How far is Malone, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Malone, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.47 mi
03h 20m
Flight
154.81 mi
249.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.81 mi
Kilometers
249.14 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.47 mi
Kilometers
290.44 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Malone
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malone
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malone
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Philadelphia
NY

Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States

From Malone
89.7 mi
01h 40m
To Syracuse
90.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
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 Malone and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 11

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    27.5 mi · 36 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    1326 ft · 49 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    2058 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Clarkson Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · Clarkson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sandstone Drive

    575 ft · 16 sec · Sandstone Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gouverneur Street

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gouverneur Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Preston Street

    27 mi · 31 min · Preston Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street

    76 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street

    793 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Salina Street

    153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1989 ft · 46 sec · North State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malone 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
73.4 mi · 41%
Washington Street
27.5 mi · 15%
Preston Street
27 mi · 15%
Gouverneur Street
24.7 mi · 14%
Maple Street
11 mi · 6%
State Route 11
9.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

64.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philadelphia
01h 40m from Malone
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Malone 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 Malone to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Malone and 90.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Philadelphia

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

108 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malone and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 154.81 mi (249.14 km).

Malone

#1 Malone

Town in New York, United States

Population14,103
Coordinates44.8486600, -74.2949000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: US 11 (-74.294896, 44.848797)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.11 L · about $25.54
Round trip
$51.07
12.74 gal · 48.22 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.54 $51.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.54 $57.09
Premium $4.86 $30.96 $61.93
Diesel $4.69 $29.90 $59.80

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 Malone and Syracuse. The current time is 22:10:46.

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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.