How far is Syracuse, NY from Middleburgh, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Middleburgh, NY is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.32 mi
02h 33m
Flight
97.05 mi
156.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.05 mi
Kilometers
156.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.32 mi
Kilometers
193.64 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middleburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 6:01 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T15:27
Arrive Middleburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 6:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Frankfort
NY

Town in Herkimer County, New York

From Syracuse
60 mi
01h 16m
To Middleburgh
60.3 mi
01h 16m

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
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue

    107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    817 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    551 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North

    792 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North

    844 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Thompson Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle

    124 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs

    2504 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 5S

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Junction Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Junction Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zicha Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 30A

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30A

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 30

  23. 23

    Continue on River Street

    3253 ft · 58 sec · River Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    998 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cliff Street

    132 m · 19 sec · Cliff Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cliff Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
84.4 mi · 70%
State Highway 5S
17.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 30
3.31 mi · 3%
South Crouse Avenue
2.73 mi · 2%
State Highway 30A
2.54 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

84.4 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 16m from Syracuse
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Middleburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Syracuse and 60.3 miles from Middleburgh.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

36 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

71 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

88 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Middleburgh. Straight-line distance: 97.05 mi (156.19 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Middleburgh

City in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America

Population3,544
Coordinates42.5986900, -74.3329200
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Middleburgh (-74.33292, 42.59869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $18.90
Round trip
$37.81
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $18.90 $37.81
Mid-grade $4.98 $21.17 $42.35
Premium $5.38 $22.87 $45.75
Diesel $6.51 $27.66 $55.33

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

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Middleburgh. The current time is 15:27:47.

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.