How far is Niagara Falls, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Niagara Falls, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
A city in Monroe County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niagara Falls and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niagara Falls and Syracuse.
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Start on Pine Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2164 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Niagara Street
696 ft · 21 sec · Niagara Street
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Turn right onto John B. Daly Boulevard
2873 ft · 42 sec · John B. Daly Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Niagara Scenic Parkway
49 m · 9 sec · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Niagara Scenic Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 384: Buffalo, Lewiston
160 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Buffalo
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Island Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
9.5 mi · 13 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 31 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
1225 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
636 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
833 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto West Genesee Street
1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on James Street
607 ft · 23 sec · James Street
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Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard
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Continue on Erie Boulevard East
160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South State Street
989 ft · 25 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 Niagara Falls and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Niagara Falls and 82.3 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Niagara Falls and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niagara Falls and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 146.87 mi (236.36 km).
#1 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $4.01 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.86 | $51.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $27.08 | $54.17 |
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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