How far is Syracuse, NY from Peru, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Peru, NY is about 219.3 miles (353 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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 55m.
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 Hamilton County, 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 Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Peru.
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Start on South State Street
1637 ft · 49 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto James Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · James Street
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Turn left onto Teall Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Teall Avenue
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Turn right onto Arterial Road
952 ft · 28 sec · Arterial Road
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Turn straight onto Court Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle
852 ft · 14 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
25.8 mi · 30 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
2538 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Wright Drive
148 m · 17 sec · Wright Drive
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Turn left onto King Pin Lane
1471 ft · 35 sec · King Pin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dominick Street
2014 ft · 43 sec · East Dominick Street
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Turn left onto New Floyd Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Turn left onto Mappa Avenue
116 m · 11 sec · Mappa Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 365
15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
29 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
2031 ft · 56 sec · Stone Bridge Road
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Take the ramp right
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
65.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour
1782 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Bear Swamp Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bear Swamp Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1062 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Peru.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
65.4 mi · 01h 16m
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 Mostly Sunny near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Peru?
The road trip is about 219.3 miles (353 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Speculator is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Syracuse and 110.2 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.43 one way or $68.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Speculator
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 Speculator.
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fort Edward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Peru. Straight-line distance: 168.06 mi (270.47 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 Peru
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 6,882 |
| Coordinates | 44.5783800, -73.5268000 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-73.5268, 44.57838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $38.56 | $77.12 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $41.66 | $83.31 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $50.38 | $100.76 |
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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