How far is Syracuse, NY from Massena, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Massena, NY is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Massena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Massena.
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Start on South State Street
1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 North
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
73.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum
1459 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton
1337 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
115 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
51.7 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto Main Street
807 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
624 ft · 19 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto State Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 310
1.2 km · 59 sec · State Highway 310
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Continue on Canton-Madrid Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Canton-Madrid Road
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Continue on State Highway 310
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 310
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Continue on Madrid-Norfolk Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Madrid-Norfolk Road
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Turn straight onto Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
1408 ft · 24 sec · Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
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Continue on State Highway 310
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 310
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrews Street
7.4 mi · 9 min · Andrews Street
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Turn right onto West Orvis Street
1058 ft · 32 sec · West Orvis Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
829 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Massena.
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 North
Merge slight left
73.1 mi · 01h 25m
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 Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Patchy Fog near Massena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Massena?
The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Evans Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Syracuse and 79.8 miles from Massena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.57 one way or $45.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Patchy Fog near Massena.
Stop Ideas Near Evans Mills
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 Evans Mills.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Massena. Straight-line distance: 144.11 mi (231.92 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 Massena
City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 10,122 |
| Coordinates | 44.9281000, -74.8918600 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Massena (-74.89186, 44.9281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 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 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
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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