How far is Syracuse, NY from Tupper Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Tupper Lake, NY is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Tupper Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Tupper Lake.
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Start on South State Street
1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 North
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
68.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12F: Airport
1438 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Coffeen Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Street
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Turn left onto North Massey Street
1041 ft · 19 sec · North Massey Street
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Continue on Leray Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Leray Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2972 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3053 ft · 59 sec · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 57 sec · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 3
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Turn left onto State Highway 3A
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 3A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Route 3
56.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Street
791 ft · 31 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
86 m · 12 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
2 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Tupper Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
68.2 mi · 01h 19m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Tupper Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Tupper Lake?
The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Deferiet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Syracuse and 83.6 miles from Tupper Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.20 one way or $52.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Cloudy near Tupper Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Deferiet
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 Deferiet.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Tupper Lake. Straight-line distance: 116.99 mi (188.27 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 Tupper Lake
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 3,431 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239500, -74.4640600 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tupper Lake (-74.46406, 44.22395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.70 | $63.40 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $38.34 | $76.68 |
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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