Atlanta to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

781.4 miles 1257.5 km · straight line
963.4 miles actual route 1550.4 km · driving distance
18h 25min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Atlanta to Syracuse, New York is 781.4 miles (1257.5 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located NNE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.4 miles, taking about 18h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Syracuse, New York in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Syracuse, New York. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 25min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 6min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 57min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Syracuse, New York
43.05°N, 76.15°W
America/New_York
121m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM