How far is Syracuse, NY from Richland, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Richland, NY is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
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.
City in Oswego 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 Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Richland.
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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
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Pulaski
958 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rome Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Rome Road
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Turn right onto Salina Street
1677 ft · 29 sec · Salina Street
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
617 ft · 13 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
2144 ft · 36 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Richland Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Richland Road
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Continue on County Route 48
136 m · 15 sec · County Route 48
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
56 m · 8 sec · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Richland-Orwell Road
671 ft · 19 sec · Richland-Orwell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richland-Orwell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Richland.
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
36.3 mi · 00h 42m
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 Partly Sunny near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Richland?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Central Square is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Syracuse and 21.3 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Central Square
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 Central Square.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Richland. Straight-line distance: 36.37 mi (58.53 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 Richland
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 5,526 |
| Coordinates | 43.5695100, -76.0477000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-76.0477, 43.56951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
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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