How far is Waterford, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Waterford, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Syracuse.
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Start on Division Street
31 m · 7 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
157 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
595 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on 9th Street
787 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Saratoga Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Saratoga Avenue
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Continue on Saratoga Street
1802 ft · 53 sec · Saratoga Street
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Turn left onto Cohoes Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Cohoes Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1716 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
1342 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
5 mi · 7 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
128.4 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 20 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 18 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 26 sec · South 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 Waterford 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 87 South
Keep slight left
128 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterford to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Waterford and 75.9 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.75 one way or $47.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.
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 Waterford and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 126.02 mi (202.81 km).
#1 Waterford
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.7925800, -73.6812300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.60 | $53.21 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
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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