How far is South Glens Falls, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from South Glens Falls, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Glens Falls and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Glens Falls and Syracuse.
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Start on 5th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Saratoga Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Saratoga Avenue
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Continue on Route 9
4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 9
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Continue on Saratoga Road
2356 ft · 40 sec · Saratoga Road
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
1714 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto US 9
115 m · 12 sec · US 9
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Continue on US 9
1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Front Street
1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
102.4 mi · 1 hr 58 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 South Glens Falls 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
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
102 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Rain Showers leaving South Glens Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Glens Falls to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from South Glens Falls and 79.8 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.00 one way or $50.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Glens Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville
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 Saint Johnsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Glens Falls and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 127.77 mi (205.63 km).
#1 South Glens Falls
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,617 |
| Coordinates | 43.2992400, -73.6351200 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $30.25 | $60.49 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
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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