How far is Oswegatchie, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Oswegatchie, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
128.58 mi
02h 15m
Flight
95.13 mi
153.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.1 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.58 mi
Kilometers
206.93 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Oswegatchie
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oswegatchie
2026-10-15T20:29
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oswegatchie
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
Adams Center
NY

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York

From Oswegatchie
62.8 mi
01h 07m
To Syracuse
65.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 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 Oswegatchie and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oswegatchie Trail

    1.2 km · 3 min · Oswegatchie Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    782 ft · 34 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 60

    159 m · 30 sec · County Road 60

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    16.6 mi · 23 min · State Route 3

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 3

    15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 3A

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 3

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Gray Street

    2062 ft · 56 sec · Gray Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Gray Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Pearl Street Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pearl Street Road

    3068 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    34 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    629 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Leray Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Leray Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1041 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Coffeen Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 South

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    60 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street

    76 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street

    793 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Salina Street

    153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1989 ft · 46 sec · North State Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
68.3 mi · 53%
State Route 3
36.9 mi · 29%
State Highway 3A
5.19 mi · 4%
Pearl Street Road
2.16 mi · 2%
Coffeen Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Leray Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight right

60 mi · 01h 09m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adams Center
01h 07m from Oswegatchie
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oswegatchie 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 Oswegatchie to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Adams Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Oswegatchie and 65.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.19 one way or $40.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Adams Center

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

86 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

87 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

89 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oswegatchie and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.1 km).

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#1 Oswegatchie

Human settlement in St.

Population4,250
Coordinates44.1828400, -75.0702000
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Oswegatchie Trail (-75.070892, 44.182811)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $20.19
Round trip
$40.39
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $20.19 $40.39
Mid-grade $4.98 $22.62 $45.24
Premium $5.38 $24.43 $48.87
Diesel $6.51 $29.55 $59.10

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 Oswegatchie and Syracuse. The current time is 20:29:40.

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.