How far is Milton, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
134.91 mi
02h 24m
Flight
115.89 mi
186.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.89 mi
Kilometers
186.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.91 mi
Kilometers
217.11 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Herkimer
NY

City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America

From Milton
67.4 mi
01h 12m
To Syracuse
67.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Court

    548 ft · 26 sec · Locust Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Birchtree Lane

    1823 ft · 1 min · Birchtree Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenfield Avenue

    2306 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northline Road

    2214 ft · 42 sec · Northline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Galway Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Galway Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Middle Line Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Middle Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Amsterdam Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Amsterdam Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 67

    875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on Market Street

    560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30

  15. 15

    Turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West

    2189 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  19. 19

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    2580 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Townsend Street

    153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 20 sec · South State Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
102 mi · 76%
Amsterdam Road
11.4 mi · 8%
I 690 West
4.79 mi · 4%
State Highway 67
4.67 mi · 3%
I 481 South
2.75 mi · 2%
Middle Line Road
2 mi · 1%
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herkimer
01h 12m from Milton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Milton and 67.5 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Herkimer

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

42 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

64 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

88 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 115.89 mi (186.5 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Census designated place in New York

Population19,262
Coordinates43.0336900, -73.8526200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Locust Court (-73.852654, 43.033609)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.02 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.17
9.52 gal · 36.04 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.08 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.33 $42.66
Premium $4.86 $23.14 $46.28
Diesel $4.69 $22.34 $44.69

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Syracuse. The current time is 08:27:36.

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.