How far is Saugerties, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Saugerties, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saugerties and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saugerties and Syracuse.
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Start on Main Street
96 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
132 m · 15 sec · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Ulster Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ulster Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2196 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
46.2 mi · 53 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 Saugerties 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.
Sunny leaving Saugerties and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saugerties to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Canajoharie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Saugerties and 92.8 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saugerties and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Canajoharie
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 Canajoharie.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saugerties and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 130.26 mi (209.63 km).
#1 Saugerties
Town in Ulster County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,002 |
| Coordinates | 42.0775900, -73.9529100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $26.22 | $52.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $29.31 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
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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