How far is Syracuse, NY from Johnson City, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Johnson City, NY is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Johnson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Johnson City.
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Start on South State Street
3 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Almond Street
1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
67.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road
1513 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Harry L Drive
3113 ft · 1 min · Harry L Drive
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1589 ft · 44 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on Arch Street
1062 ft · 33 sec · Arch Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
83 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Baldwin Street
49 m · 6 sec · Baldwin Street
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Johnson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Continue straight
67.9 mi · 01h 19m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Johnson City?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
McGraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Syracuse and 37.5 miles from Johnson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Syracuse and Rain Showers Likely near Johnson City.
Stop Ideas Near McGraw
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 McGraw.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Johnson City. Straight-line distance: 65.14 mi (104.83 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 Johnson City
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 14,035 |
| Coordinates | 42.1156300, -75.9588100 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson City (-75.95881, 42.11563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
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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