How far is Syracuse, NY from Firthcliffe, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Firthcliffe, NY is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
208.73 mi
04h 23m
Flight
154.65 mi
248.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.65 mi
Kilometers
248.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.73 mi
Kilometers
335.92 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Firthcliffe
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T16:21
Arrive Firthcliffe
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
Deposit
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
104.1 mi
02h 11m
To Firthcliffe
104.6 mi
02h 11m

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
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.3 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery

    1365 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 17K

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Ward's Bridge

    74 m · 4 sec · Ward's Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Ward Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ward Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 17K

    11.1 mi · 17 min · State Highway 17K

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Robinson Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Robinson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Quassaick Avenue

    1458 ft · 32 sec · Quassaick Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Route 9W

    3.9 mi · 6 min · United States Route 9W

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Canterbury Avenue

    584 ft · 28 sec · Canterbury Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harold Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Harold Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harold Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
105 mi · 50%
I 81 South
75.5 mi · 36%
State Highway 17K
21.3 mi · 10%
United States Route 9W
3.91 mi · 2%
Ward Street
0.74 mi
South Robinson Avenue
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

105 mi · 02h 12m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deposit
02h 11m from Syracuse
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Firthcliffe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Syracuse and 104.6 miles from Firthcliffe.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.78 one way or $65.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deposit

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

75 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

98 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

117 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Firthcliffe. Straight-line distance: 154.65 mi (248.88 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Firthcliffe

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population4,949
Coordinates41.4392600, -74.0451400
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Firthcliffe (-74.04514, 41.43926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $32.78
Round trip
$65.56
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $32.78 $65.56
Mid-grade $4.98 $36.72 $73.43
Premium $5.38 $39.67 $79.33
Diesel $6.51 $47.97 $95.94

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 Firthcliffe. The current time is 16:21:05.

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.