How far is Syracuse, NY from Magna, UT?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Magna, UT is about 2071.1 miles (3333.1 km), with a travel time of about 36h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1842.5 miles (2965.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 73h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
2071.07 mi
36h 57m
Flight
1842.5 mi
2965.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1842.5 mi
Kilometers
2965.22 km
Flight Time
03h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
2071.07 mi
Kilometers
3333.06 km
Drive Time
36h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 36h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magna
Sat, Oct 17, 8:42 AM MDT
Return by in Syracuse
Sun, Oct 18, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T21:45
Arrive Magna
Sat, Oct 17, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
36h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:58 PM to 6:28 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stuart
IA

Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America

From Syracuse
1027.6 mi
18h 28m
To Magna
1043.5 mi
18h 28m

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
59°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    154 m · 18 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South West Street

    1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville

    1417 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    105 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    138.9 mi · 2 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Continue on AMVETS Memorial Highway

    100.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  22. 22

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    135.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster

    1047 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South

    1187 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1805 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Kingery Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines

    82 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    102 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha

    355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne

    579.6 mi · 9 hr 34 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    2412 ft · 59 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South, SR 201 West: Las Vegas, West Valley

    898 ft · 22 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 201 West: West Valley

    3042 ft · 1 min

  45. 45

    Continue on 2100 South Freeway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 2100 South Freeway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 111

    1490 ft · 43 sec

  47. 47

    Continue on 8400 West

    2286 ft · 47 sec · 8400 West

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Magna Main Street

    2712 ft · 2 min · Magna Main Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Spencer Avenue

    715 ft · 25 sec · Spencer Avenue

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
845 mi · 41%
I 80 West Express
355 mi · 17%
New York State Thruway
206 mi · 10%
I 280 West
184 mi · 9%
Ohio Turnpike Connector
145 mi · 7%
Indiana Toll Road
136 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne

580 mi · 09h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
36h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
73h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+228.6 mi
1842.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuart
18h 28m from Syracuse
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Magna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2071.1 miles (3333.1 km) and usually takes 36h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1027.6 miles from Syracuse and 1043.5 miles from Magna.

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

The direct path is about 1842.5 miles (2965.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 228.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $325.06 one way or $650.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 649.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Syracuse and Magna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stuart

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

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

RAIL

Creston

50 mi away
Pine and Adams Avenue
RAIL

Osceola

69 mi away
Main & East Clay Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Magna. Straight-line distance: 1842.5 mi (2965.22 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Magna

Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

Population26,505
Coordinates40.7091100, -112.1016100
Altitude1304
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Magna (-112.10161, 40.70911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)69h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)51h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)41h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)34h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)29h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)25h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
73.08 gal
276.64 L · about $325.06
Round trip
$650.12
146.16 gal · 553.28 L
Estimated CO2
649.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1298.9 kg / 2864 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $325.06 $650.12
Mid-grade $4.98 $364.08 $728.17
Premium $5.38 $393.32 $786.63
Diesel $6.51 $475.68 $951.36

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Syracuse, NY and Magna, UT. The current time in Syracuse is 21:45:08, although it is 19:45:08 in Magna.

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.