How far is Syracuse, NY from Schuyler Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.04 mi
05h 01m
Flight
169.04 mi
272.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.04 mi
Kilometers
272.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.04 mi
Kilometers
376.65 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuyler Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Schuyler Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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

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.

Mid-route stop
De Kalb
NY

Town in St.

From Syracuse
116.9 mi
02h 30m
To Schuyler Falls
117.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Schuyler Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 North

    807 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum

    1459 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton

    1337 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    115 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    51.7 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Maple Street

    2528 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    529 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Union Street

    130 m · 16 sec · Union Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    824 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue

    27.5 mi · 36 min · Lawrence Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 11

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 11

    11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 11

    12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 30 min · Military Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right

    897 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Banker Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Banker Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 22B

    2882 ft · 58 sec · State Highway 22B

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 22B

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22B

  28. 28

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1105 ft · 23 sec · Pleasant Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Felton Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Felton Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Felton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
73.2 mi · 31%
US 11
52 mi · 22%
State Route 11
33.2 mi · 14%
Lawrence Avenue
27.5 mi · 12%
Military Turnpike
21.7 mi · 9%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

73.1 mi · 01h 25m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Kalb
02h 30m from Syracuse
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Schuyler Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Schuyler Falls?

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

De Kalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Syracuse and 117.2 miles from Schuyler Falls.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.74 one way or $73.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Schuyler Falls.

Stop Ideas Near De Kalb

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around De Kalb, 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 De Kalb.

BUS

Lake Placid, New York

111 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Schuyler Falls. Straight-line distance: 169.04 mi (272.05 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Schuyler Falls

#2 Schuyler Falls

Town in New York state

Population5,100
Coordinates44.6286600, -73.5579100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Schuyler Falls (-73.55791, 44.62866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.26 L · about $36.74
Round trip
$73.48
16.52 gal · 62.52 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $36.74 $73.48
Mid-grade $4.98 $41.15 $82.30
Premium $5.38 $44.46 $88.91
Diesel $6.51 $53.76 $107.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Schuyler Falls. The current time is 17:43:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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