How far is Syracuse, NY from Galway, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Galway, NY is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Herkimer County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Galway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Galway.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
104.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 30
1061 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 30
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Turn straight onto Market Street
569 ft · 20 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Storrie Street
150 m · 19 sec · Storrie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookside Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brookside Avenue
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Continue on Lyon Street
1796 ft · 51 sec · Lyon Street
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Turn right onto Clizbe Avenue
55 m · 10 sec · Clizbe Avenue
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Pawling Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pawling Street
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Turn right onto Fowler Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Fowler Street
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Continue on Hagaman-West Galway Road
3 mi · 4 min · Hagaman-West Galway Road
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Turn right onto West Galway Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Galway Road
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Turn left onto Consaul Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Consaul Road
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Turn slight right onto County Route 45
93 m · 5 sec · County Route 45
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Continue on Perth Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Perth Road
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Continue on West Street
1436 ft · 43 sec · West Street
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Continue on North Street
18 m · 1 sec · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Galway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
105 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Patchy Fog near Galway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Galway?
The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Ilion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Syracuse and 62.5 miles from Galway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.03 one way or $38.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Patchy Fog near Galway.
Stop Ideas Near Ilion
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 Ilion.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Galway. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 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 Galway
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 43.0186900, -74.0315200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galway (-74.03152, 43.01869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.32 | $19.03 | $38.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
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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