How far is Syracuse, NY from North Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to North Syracuse, NY is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and North Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and North Syracuse.
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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
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Mattydale
1051 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
671 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Brewerton Road
106 m · 8 sec · Brewerton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Brewerton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Brewerton Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and North Syracuse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
4.21 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near North Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to North Syracuse?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Galeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Syracuse and 3.6 miles from North Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.11 one way or $2.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near North Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Galeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galeville.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and North Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 6.05 mi (9.74 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 Syracuse
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 6,595 |
| Coordinates | 43.1347900, -76.1299200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Syracuse (-76.12992, 43.13479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.63 | $3.25 |
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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