How far is Syracuse, NY from Saratoga Springs, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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 03h 00m.
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.
Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Saratoga Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Saratoga Springs.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 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
104.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue on Doubleday Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Doubleday Avenue
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Continue on Ballston Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ballston Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
2937 ft · 50 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
20 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Saratoga Springs.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
105 mi · 02h 01m
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 Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Saratoga Springs?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Syracuse and 69.7 miles from Saratoga Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Saratoga Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
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 Little Falls.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Saratoga Springs. Straight-line distance: 119.29 mi (191.98 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 Saratoga Springs
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,287 |
| Coordinates | 43.0831300, -73.7845700 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saratoga Springs (-73.78457, 43.08313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.01 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $22.00 | $44.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
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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