How far is Syracuse, NY from Wynantskill, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Wynantskill, NY is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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 Herkimer County, New York, United States
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 Wynantskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Wynantskill.
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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
129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787 North, I 787 South: Troy, Albany, Rensselaer
1106 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 787 North: Troy
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 378 East: South Troy
2648 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
2365 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Morrison Avenue
2193 ft · 1 min · Morrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Vandenburgh Avenue
1794 ft · 55 sec · Vandenburgh Avenue
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Continue on North Greenbush Road
1212 ft · 36 sec · North Greenbush Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Williams Road
63 m · 3 sec · Williams Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Williams Road
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Continue on Whiteview Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Whiteview Road
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Turn left onto Hidley Road Extension
1165 ft · 37 sec · Hidley Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookside Avenue
1450 ft · 53 sec · Brookside Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
22 m · 4 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Wynantskill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130 mi · 02h 30m
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 Cloudy near Wynantskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Wynantskill?
The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 75 miles from Syracuse and 75.3 miles from Wynantskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Cloudy near Wynantskill.
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 Wynantskill. Straight-line distance: 129.05 mi (207.68 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 Wynantskill
Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York
| Population | 3,276 |
| Coordinates | 42.6967500, -73.6442800 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wynantskill (-73.64428, 42.69675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $23.57 | $47.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
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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