Charleston, West Virginia to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

433.3 miles 697.4 km · straight line
520 miles estimated 836.9 km · driving distance
10h 28min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Syracuse, New York is 433.3 miles (697.4 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located NE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520 miles, taking about 10h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia and Syracuse, New York in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, West Virginia and Syracuse, New York. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charleston, West Virginia to Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 28min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 34min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 57min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients