How far is Syracuse, NY from Hamburg, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Hamburg, NY is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Monroe County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Hamburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Hamburg.
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Start on South State Street
154 m · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
138.9 mi · 2 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
7.2 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 75: Hamburg
2768 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 75 South: Hamburg, Gowanda
848 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Camp Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Road
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Turn left onto Legion Drive
3111 ft · 1 min · Legion Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buffalo Street
5 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
1363 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
23 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
2494 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Hamburg.
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
139 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Hamburg?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Syracuse and 79.8 miles from Hamburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.
Stop Ideas Near Henrietta
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 Henrietta.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 137.71 mi (221.62 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 Hamburg
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 58,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.7158900, -78.8294800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamburg (-78.82948, 42.71589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $4.01 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.18 | $50.37 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
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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