How far is Schuyler Falls, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Schuyler Falls, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schuyler Falls and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schuyler Falls and Syracuse.
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Start on Felton Road
25 m · 5 sec · Felton Road
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1105 ft · 22 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on State Highway 22B
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22B
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 22B
2882 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 22B
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Turn left onto Banker Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Banker Road
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Turn right
897 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Military Turnpike
21.7 mi · 30 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left onto State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
27.5 mi · 36 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1326 ft · 49 sec · Elm Street
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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 Schuyler Falls 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 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 Schuyler Falls 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 Schuyler Falls to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
De Kalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Schuyler Falls and 118.3 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schuyler Falls and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near De Kalb
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 De Kalb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schuyler Falls and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 169.04 mi (272.05 km).
#1 Schuyler Falls
Town in New York state
| Population | 5,100 |
| Coordinates | 44.6286600, -73.5579100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $4.45 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $41.35 | $82.70 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $44.67 | $89.34 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $54.02 | $108.05 |
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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