How far is Syracuse, NY from Stillwater, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Stillwater, NY is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Stillwater.
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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
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
19.5 mi · 27 min · State Highway 8
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Turn left onto Peaceful Valley Road
4.2 mi · 10 min · Peaceful Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 28N
16.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn left onto Moose Pond Club Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · Moose Pond Club Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moose Pond Club Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Stillwater.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Ohio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Syracuse and 81.2 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Ohio
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 Ohio.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 118.63 mi (190.91 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 Stillwater
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 9,092 |
| Coordinates | 43.8500600, -74.0562500 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stillwater (-74.05625, 43.85006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $28.40 | $56.79 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $30.68 | $61.35 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $37.10 | $74.20 |
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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