How far is Moriah, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Moriah, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.35 mi
03h 38m
Flight
149.2 mi
240.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.2 mi
Kilometers
240.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.35 mi
Kilometers
296.69 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Moriah
Thu, Oct 15, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moriah
2026-10-15T15:34
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moriah
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
Arietta
NY

Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America

From Moriah
92.6 mi
01h 49m
To Syracuse
91.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Moriah and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tarbell Hill Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Tarbell Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Hudson Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · North Hudson Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Hudson-Moriah Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C

    835 ft · 44 sec · County Highway 4C

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 9

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

    3235 ft · 56 sec · Blue Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    790 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    906 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    2587 ft · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2970 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 8

    719 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 8

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8

    34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 365

    15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365

  19. 19

    Continue on Mappa Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Mappa Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 365

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  23. 23

    Continue on New Floyd Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road

  24. 24

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Dominick Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2339 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    23.6 mi · 27 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  31. 31

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

    2580 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

    1280 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Townsend Street

    153 m · 20 sec · North Townsend Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    146 m · 18 sec · East Water Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South State Street

    840 ft · 26 sec · South State Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moriah 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
63.7 mi · 35%
New York State Thruway
23.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 365
22.3 mi · 12%
Adirondack Northway
15.6 mi · 8%
East Dominick Street
11.9 mi · 6%
Adirondack Trail
9.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 8

Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8

34.6 mi · 00h 49m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
149.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arietta
01h 49m from Moriah
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moriah 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 Moriah to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Arietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Moriah and 91.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arietta

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

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

Union Station

59 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

60 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

63 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moriah and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 149.2 mi (240.12 km).

Moriah

#1 Moriah

Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

Population4,453
Coordinates44.0461700, -73.5051300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Tarbell Hill Road (-73.505138, 44.046193)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.63 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.91
13.02 gal · 49.26 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $28.96 $57.91
Mid-grade $4.98 $32.43 $64.87
Premium $5.38 $35.04 $70.07
Diesel $6.51 $42.37 $84.75

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 Moriah and Syracuse. The current time is 15:34:05.

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.