How far is Syracuse, NY from Rome, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Rome, NY is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.26 mi
04h 54m
Flight
155.95 mi
250.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.95 mi
Kilometers
250.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.26 mi
Kilometers
336.77 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Rome
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Pleasant
NY

Human settlement in Hamilton County, New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
104.5 mi
02h 27m
To Rome
104.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Rome.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Rome.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1637 ft · 49 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto James Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · James Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Teall Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Teall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arterial Road

    952 ft · 28 sec · Arterial Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Court Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle

    852 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2538 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Wright Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Wright Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto King Pin Lane

    1471 ft · 35 sec · King Pin Lane

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dominick Street

    2014 ft · 43 sec · East Dominick Street

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto New Floyd Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mappa Avenue

    116 m · 11 sec · Mappa Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 365

    15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8

    34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    29 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8

  26. 26

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    2031 ft · 56 sec · Stone Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9N

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    9.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N

  36. 36

    Turn left onto College Street

    154 m · 28 sec · College Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Ausable Drive

    2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ausable Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Rome.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
63.5 mi · 30%
New York State Thruway
25.8 mi · 12%
Adirondack Northway
25.4 mi · 12%
State Highway 365
22.3 mi · 11%
State Highway 9N
17.1 mi · 8%
NY 365
12.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 8

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8

34.6 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Pleasant
02h 27m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Syracuse and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Rome?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Lake Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Syracuse and 104.8 miles from Rome.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.59 one way or $59.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Syracuse and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Pleasant

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Pleasant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Pleasant.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

60 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

65 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

68 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Fort Edward station

71 mi away
70 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Rome. Straight-line distance: 155.95 mi (250.98 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Rome

#2 Rome

City in New York, United States

Population32,145
Coordinates44.4406000, -73.6881900
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Rome (-73.68819, 44.4406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $29.59
Round trip
$59.17
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.59 $59.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.07 $66.14
Premium $4.86 $35.87 $71.75
Diesel $4.69 $34.64 $69.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Rome. The current time is 06:53:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.