How far is Richland, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Richland, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.33 mi
00h 48m
Flight
36.37 mi
58.53 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Richland.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.37 mi
Kilometers
58.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.33 mi
Kilometers
69.73 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 2:21 PM EDT
Return by in Richland
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richland
2026-10-15T13:33
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richland
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
Central Square
NY

City in Oswego County, New York, United States of America

From Richland
21.3 mi
00h 24m
To Syracuse
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Richland and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Richland-Orwell Road

    671 ft · 25 sec · Richland-Orwell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    56 m · 6 sec · North Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Route 48

    136 m · 12 sec · County Route 48

  4. 4

    Continue on Richland Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Richland Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2144 ft · 38 sec · Maple Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    617 ft · 14 sec · North Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Salina Street

    1677 ft · 30 sec · Salina Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rome Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Rome Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street

    76 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street

    793 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Salina Street

    153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1989 ft · 46 sec · North State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
36.4 mi · 84%
Richland Road
3.42 mi · 8%
Rome Road
0.71 mi · 2%
Salina Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Maple Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

28.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Square
00h 24m from Richland
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richland 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 Richland to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Central Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Richland and 22.1 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Central Square

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

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

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

24 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

57 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 36.37 mi (58.53 km).

Richland

#1 Richland

Town in New York, United States

Population5,526
Coordinates43.5695100, -76.0477000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Richland-Orwell Road (-76.047692, 43.569392)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.61
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $6.81 $13.61
Mid-grade $4.98 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $5.38 $8.23 $16.47
Diesel $6.51 $9.96 $19.92

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 Richland and Syracuse. The current time is 13:33:56.

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.