How far is Syracuse, NY from Northumberland, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Northumberland, NY is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (208 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Northumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Northumberland.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
104.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue
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Turn left onto US 9
2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Avenue
2038 ft · 43 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Henning Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Route 29
6.1 mi · 8 min · Route 29
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Continue on Lake Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lake Avenue
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Continue on Spring Street
1754 ft · 57 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Keep slight right
13 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Northumberland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Rain Showers near Northumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Northumberland?
The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Syracuse and 76.9 miles from Northumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (208 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.22 one way or $46.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers around Syracuse and Rain Showers near Northumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville
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 Saint Johnsville.
Amsterdam station
Union Station
Schenectady
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 129.25 mi (208.01 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 Northumberland
Town in the US state of New York
| Population | 5,059 |
| Coordinates | 43.1273000, -73.5881700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northumberland (-73.58817, 43.1273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.29 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $26.27 | $52.53 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $28.42 | $56.84 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $34.94 | $69.88 |
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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