How far is Syracuse, NY from Cairo, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Cairo, NY is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Herkimer County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Cairo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Cairo.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Junction Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Junction Road
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Continue on Zicha Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road
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Continue on State Highway 30A
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30A
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 30
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Continue on River Street
3253 ft · 58 sec · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 145
27.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 145
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
2180 ft · 36 sec · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto County Road 85
541 ft · 16 sec · County Road 85
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Turn left
72 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Jerome Avenue
1715 ft · 47 sec · Jerome Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1396 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Cairo.
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
84.4 mi · 01h 37m
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 Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Cairo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Cairo?
The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Syracuse and 75.1 miles from Cairo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Cairo.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 120.81 mi (194.42 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cairo
Town in Greene County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,420 |
| Coordinates | 42.2989700, -73.9984700 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cairo (-73.99847, 42.29897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.35 | $52.71 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.43 | $68.87 |
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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