How far is Tupper Lake, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Tupper Lake, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
Driving 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.
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 Tupper Lake and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tupper Lake and Syracuse.
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Start on East Park Street
2 m · 3 sec · East Park Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
86 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
791 ft · 25 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
36.8 mi · 52 min · State Route 3
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Continue on State Route 3
19.9 mi · 28 min · State Route 3
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Continue on State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 3A
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 3A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 56 sec · Gray Street
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3068 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street Road
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
629 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on Leray Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Leray Street
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Continue straight
1041 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Coffeen Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Coffeen Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 South
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
60 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clinton Street, Salina Street
76 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Salina Street
793 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Salina Street
153 m · 21 sec · North Salina Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
928 ft · 31 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
1989 ft · 46 sec · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tupper Lake and Syracuse.
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 South
Merge slight right
60 mi · 01h 09m
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 Cloudy leaving Tupper Lake and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tupper Lake to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 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?
Deferiet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Tupper Lake and 81.8 miles from Syracuse.
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 48.3 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.93 one way or $51.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tupper Lake and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
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 Tupper Lake and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 116.99 mi (188.27 km).
#1 Tupper Lake
Village in New York, USA
| Population | 3,431 |
| Coordinates | 44.2239500, -74.4640600 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $25.93 | $51.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $37.95 | $75.89 |
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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