How far is Norwich, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Norwich, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
61.14 mi
01h 16m
Flight
47.72 mi
76.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.72 mi
Kilometers
76.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.39 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Norwich
Thu, Oct 15, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwich
2026-10-15T20:36
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwich
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
DeRuyter
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Norwich
29 mi
00h 38m
To Syracuse
32.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
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 Norwich and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 44

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 44

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 16

    11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 16

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 26

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 80

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 80

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 80

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  11. 11

    Continue on McKinley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinley Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fabius Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Fabius Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 80

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 80

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2889 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    81 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pompey Street

    1366 ft · 39 sec · Pompey Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 91

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 91

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 91

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 91

  20. 20

    Continue on Jamesville Pompey Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Jamesville Pompey Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 91

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 91

  22. 22

    Continue on Coleman Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coleman Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pompey Road

    3030 ft · 54 sec · Pompey Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Seneca Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Seneca Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Brighton Avenue

    1532 ft · 47 sec · East Brighton Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Brighton Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · East Brighton Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue

    1045 ft · 25 sec · East Brighton Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Glen Avenue

    61 m · 4 sec · East Glen Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto East Glen Avenue

    145 m · 8 sec · East Glen Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  35. 35

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 80
12.9 mi · 21%
County Road 16
11.8 mi · 19%
State Route 91
7.11 mi · 12%
East Seneca Turnpike
3.26 mi · 5%
Jamesville Pompey Road
2.99 mi · 5%
County Road 44
2.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

County Road 16

Turn right onto County Road 16

11.8 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeRuyter
00h 38m from Norwich
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norwich 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 Norwich to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

DeRuyter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Norwich and 32.1 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.61 one way or $19.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near DeRuyter

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

42 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

44 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

60 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwich and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.79 km).

Norwich

#1 Norwich

City in New York, USA

Population3,606
Coordinates42.5311800, -75.5235100
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.52352, 42.531252)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $9.61
Round trip
$19.22
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.61 $19.22
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $5.38 $11.63 $23.25
Diesel $6.51 $14.06 $28.12

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 Norwich and Syracuse. The current time is 20:36:00.

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.