How far is Syracuse, NY from Oswegatchie, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Oswegatchie, NY is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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 Oswegatchie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Oswegatchie.
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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
16.6 mi · 23 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto County Road 60
159 m · 23 sec · County Road 60
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Continue on Mill Road
782 ft · 40 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Oswegatchie Trail
1.2 km · 3 min · Oswegatchie Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oswegatchie Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Oswegatchie.
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 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 Sunny near Oswegatchie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Oswegatchie?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 62.7 miles from Syracuse and 62.8 miles from Oswegatchie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.70 one way or $39.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Oswegatchie.
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 Oswegatchie. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.1 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 Oswegatchie
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 4,250 |
| Coordinates | 44.1828400, -75.0702000 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oswegatchie (-75.0702, 44.18284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $19.70 | $39.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
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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