How far is Syracuse, NY from North Elba, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to North Elba, NY is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and North Elba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and North Elba.
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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
68.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12F: Airport
1438 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Coffeen Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Street
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Turn left onto North Massey Street
1041 ft · 19 sec · North Massey Street
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Continue on Leray Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Leray Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2972 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3053 ft · 59 sec · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 57 sec · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 3
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Turn left onto State Highway 3A
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Route 3
56.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Demars Boulevard
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Avenue
1069 ft · 51 sec · Santa Clara Avenue
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Turn right onto McLaughlin Avenue
3109 ft · 1 min · McLaughlin Avenue
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Turn left onto East Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Park Street
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Continue on Tupper-Saranac Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Tupper-Saranac Highway
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
1 km · 51 sec · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Tupper Lake Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Tupper Lake Highway
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Continue on State Route 3
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Algonquin Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Algonquin Street
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Continue on George H Lapan Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · George H Lapan Memorial Highway
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Continue on River Street
2384 ft · 1 min · River Street
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Keep slight right to continue on River Street
93 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn slight right onto Lake Flower Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue
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Continue on Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road
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Turn right onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
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Turn straight onto Cascade Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cascade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and North Elba.
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
68.2 mi · 01h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near North Elba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to North Elba?
The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Pitcairn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Syracuse and 99.8 miles from North Elba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.27 one way or $62.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near North Elba.
Stop Ideas Near Pitcairn
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 Pitcairn.
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Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and North Elba. Straight-line distance: 137.26 mi (220.9 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 North Elba
Town in New York
| Population | 8,118 |
| Coordinates | 44.2433800, -73.9543100 |
| Altitude | 599 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Elba (-73.95431, 44.24338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $4.45 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $35.02 | $70.05 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
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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