How far is Syracuse, NY from Carthage, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Carthage, NY is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 01h 49m.
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.
Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Carthage.
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Start on South State Street
1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 North
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 232: Watertown Center
723 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 232
1401 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 232
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Continue on State Highway 232
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 232
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Thompson Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Drive
62 m · 7 sec · Park Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Drive
729 ft · 24 sec · Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · State Street
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Continue on Champion Street
1 km · 1 min · Champion Street
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
2002 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1002 ft · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Street
1166 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Carthage.
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 North
Merge slight left
62.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Periods Of Rain near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Carthage?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Sandy Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Syracuse and 42.4 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Periods Of Rain near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Creek
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 Sandy Creek.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 69.68 mi (112.14 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 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-75.60936, 43.97812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
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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