How far is Syracuse, NY from Fallsburg, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Fallsburg, NY is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.35 mi
03h 21m
Flight
120.38 mi
193.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.38 mi
Kilometers
193.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.35 mi
Kilometers
262.88 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fallsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-17T20:19
Arrive Fallsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Windsor
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Syracuse
81.6 mi
01h 40m
To Fallsburg
81.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    3 m · 6 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Almond Street

    1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    90 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    76.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Liberty

    701 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 52

    55 m · 10 sec · State Highway 52

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 52

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Monticello Road

    2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 52

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto State Highway 42

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 36 sec · Old Falls Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 27 sec · Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
76.7 mi · 47%
I 81 South
75.5 mi · 46%
State Highway 52
6.27 mi · 4%
State Highway 42
2.05 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Old Monticello Road
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

76.7 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 40m from Syracuse
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Chance Rain Showers near Fallsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Syracuse and 81.7 miles from Fallsburg.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Chance Rain Showers near Fallsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

95 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

112 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 120.38 mi (193.74 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Fallsburg (-74.60127, 41.73204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.18
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.09 $46.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $25.81 $51.62
Premium $4.86 $28.00 $56.00
Diesel $4.69 $27.04 $54.07

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Fallsburg. The current time is 20:19:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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