How far is Syracuse, NY from Delmar, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Delmar, NY is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.67 mi
02h 58m
Flight
120.92 mi
194.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.92 mi
Kilometers
194.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.67 mi
Kilometers
236.05 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delmar
Thu, Oct 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T16:37
Arrive Delmar
Thu, Oct 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Little Falls
NY

Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States

From Syracuse
73.1 mi
01h 29m
To Delmar
73.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Delmar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Delmar.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue

    107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    817 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    551 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North

    792 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North

    844 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Thompson Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle

    124 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville

    1195 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 85: Slingerlands, Voorheesville

    1399 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    46 m · 3 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    1844 ft · 35 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    54 m · 4 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    2549 ft · 48 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Slingerlands Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Slingerlands Bypass

    1496 ft · 28 sec · Slingerlands Bypass

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cherry Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Cherry Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cherry Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Kenwood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenwood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Delmar.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
130 mi · 88%
NY 85
4.1 mi · 3%
I 87 North
3.07 mi · 2%
South Crouse Avenue
2.73 mi · 2%
Thompson Road
2.14 mi · 1%
Slingerlands Bypass
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

130 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
01h 29m from Syracuse
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Delmar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Delmar?

The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Syracuse and 73.5 miles from Delmar.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Delmar.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Little Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

51 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

54 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

79 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Delmar. Straight-line distance: 120.92 mi (194.6 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Delmar

#2 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population8,195
Coordinates42.6220200, -73.8326200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Delmar (-73.83262, 42.62202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.98 $25.81 $51.61
Premium $5.38 $27.88 $55.76
Diesel $6.51 $33.72 $67.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Delmar. The current time is 16:37:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.