How far is Syracuse, NY from Ellisburg, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Ellisburg, NY is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.81 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.31 mi
76.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.31 mi
Kilometers
76.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.81 mi
Kilometers
86.6 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 9:49 AM EST
Return by in Syracuse
Sat, Nov 7, 10:55 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-11-07T08:43
Arrive Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 9:49 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Parish
NY

Town in Oswego, New York, USA

From Syracuse
26.9 mi
00h 32m
To Ellisburg
26.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 North

    807 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 193: Ellisburg, Pierrepont Manor

    1169 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 193

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 193

  8. 8

    Continue on Eisenhower Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
49.5 mi · 92%
State Highway 193
2.76 mi · 5%
Eisenhower Road
0.8 mi · 1%
South State Street
0.38 mi · 1%
NY 193
0.22 mi
Pearl Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

49.4 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parish
00h 32m from Syracuse
Leave By
4:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Rain Showers near Ellisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Parish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Syracuse and 26.9 miles from Ellisburg.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.19 one way or $16.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers around Syracuse and Rain Showers near Ellisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Parish

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Parish, 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 Parish.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

36 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

38 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

59 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Ellisburg. Straight-line distance: 47.31 mi (76.14 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ellisburg

Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States

Population3,284
Coordinates43.7328500, -76.1360400
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Ellisburg (-76.13604, 43.73285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $8.19
Round trip
$16.38
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $8.19 $16.38
Mid-grade $4.87 $9.25 $18.51
Premium $5.27 $10.01 $20.02
Diesel $6.47 $12.29 $24.59

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Ellisburg. The current time is 08:43:22.

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.