How far is Ravena, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Ravena, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ravena and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravena and Syracuse.
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Start on the route
7 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Church Street
2158 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Main Street
735 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · River Road
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Take the ramp left
1056 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
12.3 mi · 14 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
128.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 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 Ravena 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
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
129 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ravena and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ravena to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Ravena and 78.2 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ravena and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville
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 Saint Johnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ravena and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 124.85 mi (200.93 km).
#1 Ravena
City in Albany County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.4684100, -73.8162400 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.78 | $53.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.86 | $51.73 |
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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