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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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
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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.
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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
25.4 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9N
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 9N
9.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N
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Turn left onto College Street
154 m · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Ausable Drive
2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Pleasant.
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fort Edward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Rome. Straight-line distance: 155.95 mi (250.98 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 Rome
City in New York, United States
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.4406000, -73.6881900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-73.68819, 44.4406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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