How far is Saranac Lake, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Saranac Lake, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saranac Lake and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saranac Lake and Syracuse.
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Start on Church Street
24 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
150 m · 16 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
62 m · 6 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Olive Street
2472 ft · 1 min · Olive Street
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Turn right onto George H Lapan Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · George H Lapan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Algonquin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Algonquin Street
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Continue on State Route 3
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Tupper Lake Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Tupper Lake Highway
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
1 km · 51 sec · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Tupper-Saranac Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Tupper-Saranac Highway
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Continue on East Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Park Street
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Turn right onto McLaughlin Avenue
3109 ft · 1 min · McLaughlin Avenue
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Avenue
1069 ft · 48 sec · Santa Clara Avenue
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Turn right onto Demars Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
36.8 mi · 52 min · State Route 3
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Continue on State Route 3
19.9 mi · 28 min · State Route 3
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 3A
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 56 sec · Gray Street
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3068 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street Road
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
629 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Leray Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Leray Street
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Continue straight
1041 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Coffeen Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 South
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
60 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street
76 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street
793 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Salina Street
153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
1989 ft · 46 sec · North 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 Saranac Lake and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Saranac Lake and 93.1 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saranac Lake and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Carthage
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 Carthage.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saranac Lake and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 134.1 mi (215.81 km).
#1 Saranac Lake
Village in New York
| Population | 5,193 |
| Coordinates | 44.3295000, -74.1312700 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $4.45 | $29.36 | $58.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $42.96 | $85.92 |
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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