How far is Syracuse, NY from Orange Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Orange Lake, NY is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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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 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
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 Orange Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Orange Lake.
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Start on South State Street
3 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Almond Street
1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
76.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 52: Liberty
701 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 52
55 m · 10 sec · State Highway 52
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 52
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Old Monticello Road
2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn straight onto State Highway 52
13.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Route 52
8.2 mi · 12 min · Route 52
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Main Street
1440 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
6.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Montgomery Street
3254 ft · 55 sec · North Montgomery Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
1985 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
101 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Plank Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Plank Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Plank Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Orange Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York
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76.7 mi · 01h 36m
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 Sunny near Orange Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Orange Lake?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Syracuse and 99.2 miles from Orange Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Orange Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Deposit
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 Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Orange Lake. Straight-line distance: 147.74 mi (237.76 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 Orange Lake
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,982 |
| Coordinates | 41.5398200, -74.0982000 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange Lake (-74.0982, 41.53982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $34.77 | $69.55 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $37.57 | $75.13 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $45.43 | $90.87 |
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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