How far is Syracuse, NY from Wilton, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Wilton, NY is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Herkimer County, 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 Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Wilton.
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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
67.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 29
60 m · 6 sec · State Route 29
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Continue on North East Avenue
1126 ft · 24 sec · North East Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 29
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout
39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29
12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29
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Turn left onto Middle Grove Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Middle Grove Road
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Turn left onto Hyspot Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hyspot Road
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Continue on Russell Road
1859 ft · 44 sec · Russell Road
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Turn left onto South Greenfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Greenfield Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Greenfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenfield Road
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Continue on Gailor Road
1934 ft · 38 sec · Gailor Road
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Turn left onto Saratoga Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Road
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Turn right onto Ballard Road
771 ft · 18 sec · Ballard Road
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Turn left onto Northern Pines Road
602 ft · 15 sec · Northern Pines Road
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Turn right onto Gansevoort Road
10 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Wilton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
67.7 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Wilton?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Syracuse and 69.5 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilton.
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 Wilton. Straight-line distance: 121.55 mi (195.61 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 Wilton
Town in New York
| Population | 16,954 |
| Coordinates | 43.1800700, -73.7442900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-73.74429, 43.18007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.96 | $43.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
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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