How far is Syracuse, NY from Milton, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Milton, NY is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
134.84 mi
02h 53m
Flight
115.89 mi
186.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.89 mi
Kilometers
186.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.84 mi
Kilometers
217.01 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-17T09:59
Arrive Milton
Fri, Apr 17, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Herkimer
NY

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

From Syracuse
67.3 mi
01h 26m
To Milton
67.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Amsterdam Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Middle Line Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Middle Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Galway Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Galway Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Northline Road

    2214 ft · 51 sec · Northline Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Greenfield Avenue

    2306 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Birchtree Lane

    1823 ft · 1 min · Birchtree Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Locust Court

    548 ft · 24 sec · Locust Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locust Court

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
105 mi · 78%
Amsterdam Road
11.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 3%
South Crouse Avenue
2.73 mi · 2%
Thompson Road
2.14 mi · 2%
Middle Line Road
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

105 mi · 02h 01m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herkimer
01h 26m from Syracuse
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 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?

Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Syracuse and 67.5 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Herkimer

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

42 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Amsterdam station

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

Schenectady

88 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Milton. Straight-line distance: 115.89 mi (186.5 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Milton

Census designated place in New York

Population19,262
Coordinates43.0336900, -73.8526200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Milton (-73.85262, 43.03369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.01 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.17
9.52 gal · 36.02 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $19.08 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.33 $42.66
Premium $4.86 $23.14 $46.28
Diesel $4.69 $22.34 $44.69

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Milton. The current time is 09:59:59.

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.