How far is Syracuse, NY from Latham, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Latham, NY is about 144 miles (231.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Latham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Latham.
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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
129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 2 East, NY 7 West: Schenectady, Watervliet
1529 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 2 East: Watervliet
143 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Schenectady Road
2492 ft · 58 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Latham Circle
54 m · 6 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Exit the rotary onto Troy Schenectady Road
586 ft · 21 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Turn left onto Old Loudon Road
9 m · 1 sec · Old Loudon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Loudon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Latham.
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
130 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Latham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Latham?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Syracuse and 72.1 miles from Latham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 12:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.89 one way or $43.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers around Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Latham.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Latham. Straight-line distance: 122.66 mi (197.41 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 Latham
Latham is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7470200, -73.7590100 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Latham (-73.75901, 42.74702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.31 | $21.89 | $43.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
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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