How far is Syracuse, NY from Middletown, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Middletown, NY is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.89 mi
03h 54m
Flight
141.54 mi
227.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.54 mi
Kilometers
227.78 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.89 mi
Kilometers
305.6 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, May 30, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Sat, May 30, 8:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-05-30T12:43
Arrive Middletown
Sat, May 30, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Deposit
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
94.9 mi
01h 57m
To Middletown
95 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    3 m · 6 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Almond Street

    1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    90 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    109.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 302: Pine Bush

    1387 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pine Bush Road

    3118 ft · 1 min · Pine Bush Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 17M

    2830 ft · 50 sec · State Highway 17M

  13. 13

    Continue on North Street

    1834 ft · 31 sec · North Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 17M

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 17M

  15. 15

    Continue on North Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue

    1200 ft · 22 sec · Wickham Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    758 ft · 25 sec · Highland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    589 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
110 mi · 58%
I 81 South
75.5 mi · 40%
North Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Route 17M
1.16 mi · 1%
Pine Bush Road
0.59 mi
State Highway 17M
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

110 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deposit
01h 57m from Syracuse
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Syracuse and 95 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deposit

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

75 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

98 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

112 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 141.54 mi (227.78 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Middletown

City in Orange County, New York, United States

Population28,023
Coordinates41.4459300, -74.4229300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Middletown (-74.42293, 41.44593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.72
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $26.86 $53.72
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.02 $60.05
Premium $4.86 $32.57 $65.14
Diesel $4.69 $31.45 $62.90

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Middletown. The current time is 12:43:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.