How far is Saranac, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Saranac, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saranac and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saranac and Syracuse.
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Start on Ganong Drive
1804 ft · 1 min · Ganong Drive
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Turn right onto Water Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Water Street
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Continue on State Route 3
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Continue on East Main Street
3215 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
750 ft · 21 sec · State Street
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Turn slight left onto Saint Regis Avenue
2018 ft · 55 sec · Saint Regis Avenue
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Continue on Bloomingdale-Gabriels Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Bloomingdale-Gabriels Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 86
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86
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Continue on Easy Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road
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Continue on Santa Clara Road
4 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 458
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.1 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
128 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
2058 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto Clarkson Avenue
45 m · 10 sec · Clarkson Avenue
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Turn left onto Sandstone Drive
575 ft · 16 sec · Sandstone Drive
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Continue on Maple Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gouverneur Street
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Continue on Preston Street
27 mi · 31 min · Preston Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.7 mi · 1 hr 15 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 and Syracuse.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
64.7 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saranac 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 to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Richville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Saranac and 106.6 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.47 one way or $68.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saranac and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Richville
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 Richville.
Lake Placid, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saranac and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 163.14 mi (262.55 km).
#1 Saranac
Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,918 |
| Coordinates | 44.6514300, -73.7434800 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $34.47 | $68.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $38.61 | $77.22 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $41.71 | $83.42 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $50.44 | $100.89 |
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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