How far is Syracuse, NY from Ogdensburg, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Ogdensburg, NY is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Jefferson County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Ogdensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Ogdensburg.
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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
72.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 342: Black River, Carthage
1682 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight
3143 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left
50.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 68
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 68
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Continue on Main Street
2147 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Downtown Arterial Highway
3068 ft · 54 sec · Downtown Arterial Highway
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Continue on Crescent Street
670 ft · 11 sec · Crescent Street
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Continue on Greene Street
108 m · 10 sec · Greene Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1365 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
779 ft · 36 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
27 m · 4 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Ogdensburg.
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
72.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Ogdensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Ogdensburg?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Adams Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Syracuse and 63.6 miles from Ogdensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Ogdensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Adams Center
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 Adams Center.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Ogdensburg. Straight-line distance: 118.4 mi (190.55 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 Ogdensburg
City in New York, USA
| Population | 10,388 |
| Coordinates | 44.6942300, -75.4863400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ogdensburg (-75.48634, 44.69423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $4.01 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $21.08 | $42.15 |
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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