How far is White Creek, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from White Creek, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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.
City in Minden, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Creek and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Creek and Syracuse.
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Start on County Road 68
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road 68
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Turn left onto County Road 69
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 69
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Road
904 ft · 27 sec · Crescent Road
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Continue on State Highway 67
12.3 mi · 20 min · State Highway 67
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 40
1084 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 40
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Turn right onto Old Schaghticoke Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Schaghticoke Road
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Continue on Howland Avenue
2942 ft · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 67
563 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 67
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2423 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Ellsworth Avenue
1350 ft · 40 sec · Ellsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1853 ft · 35 sec · South Central Avenue
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 146
5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 146
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Glenridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glenridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Glenridge Road
26 m · 2 sec · Glenridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Glenridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glenridge Road
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Turn left onto Saratoga Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Saratoga Road
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Turn straight onto Ballston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ballston Road
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Continue on North Ballston Avenue
127 m · 12 sec · North Ballston Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1690 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Vley Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Vley Road
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Continue straight
2655 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2515 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
113.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway
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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 · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 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 White Creek and Syracuse.
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
114 mi · 02h 11m
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 White Creek 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 White Creek to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Fort Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from White Creek and 82.3 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Creek and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Plain
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 Fort Plain.
Amsterdam station
Union Station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Creek and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 144.4 mi (232.39 km).
#1 White Creek
Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 3,255 |
| Coordinates | 42.9700800, -73.2912200 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $29.29 | $58.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.65 | $63.29 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $38.27 | $76.55 |
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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