How far is Syracuse, NY from White Creek, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to White Creek, NY is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
166.68 mi
03h 47m
Flight
144.4 mi
232.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.4 mi
Kilometers
232.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.68 mi
Kilometers
268.24 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 8:10 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive White Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 8:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 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
Saint Johnsville
NY

Mine in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
83.1 mi
01h 53m
To White Creek
83.6 mi
01h 53m

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
59°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and White Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and White Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue

    107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    817 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    551 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North

    792 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North

    844 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Thompson Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle

    124 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    104.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West High Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · West High Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East High Street

    2273 ft · 45 sec · East High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 9P

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 9P

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lake Street

    1607 ft · 47 sec · Lake Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Avenue

    855 ft · 25 sec · Hudson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Stillwater Bridge

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Stillwater Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 67

    12.3 mi · 19 min · State Highway 67

  28. 28

    Continue on Crescent Road

    904 ft · 25 sec · Crescent Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto County Road 69

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 69

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 68

    2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 68

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 68

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and White Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
105 mi · 63%
State Highway 67
16.8 mi · 10%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 8%
Lake Road
6.05 mi · 4%
Stillwater Bridge
4.69 mi · 3%
West High Street
3.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Johnsville
01h 53m from Syracuse
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near White Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to White Creek?

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Saint Johnsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Syracuse and 83.6 miles from White Creek.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.31 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 Sunny near White Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Johnsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Johnsville, 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 Saint Johnsville.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

39 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Schenectady

64 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Rome station

66 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and White Creek. Straight-line distance: 144.4 mi (232.39 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
White Creek

#2 White Creek

Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America

Population3,255
Coordinates42.9700800, -73.2912200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: White Creek (-73.29122, 42.97008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
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 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $26.15
Round trip
$52.31
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $26.15 $52.31
Mid-grade $4.98 $29.29 $58.59
Premium $5.38 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $6.51 $38.27 $76.55

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 White Creek. The current time is 16:23:00.

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.