How far is Warsaw, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Warsaw, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.9 mi
02h 09m
Flight
102.73 mi
165.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.73 mi
Kilometers
165.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.39 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-10-15T13:34
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 3:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Manchester
NY

Village in Ontario County, New York, United States

From Warsaw
61.8 mi
01h 04m
To Syracuse
62.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    922 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    8 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Clay Street

    2162 ft · 39 sec · Clay Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Lake Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90, I 490 West: Buffalo, New York State Thruway

    705 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Expressway

    548 ft · 7 sec · Western Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    2969 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
88.9 mi · 72%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 7%
North Main Street
7.96 mi · 6%
Lake Street
4.27 mi · 3%
I 690
0.68 mi · 1%
I 90 East
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

88.9 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 04m from Warsaw
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Warsaw and 62.1 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.44 one way or $38.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Warsaw and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

38 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

83 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

89 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 102.73 mi (165.32 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

Town in New York

Population3,169
Coordinates42.7400600, -78.1327900
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.132587, 42.740057)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $19.44
Round trip
$38.88
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $19.44 $38.88
Mid-grade $4.98 $21.77 $43.54
Premium $5.38 $23.52 $47.04
Diesel $6.51 $28.44 $56.89

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 Warsaw and Syracuse. The current time is 13:34:28.

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.