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

353.7 miles 569.3 km · straight line
401.7 miles actual route 646.4 km · driving distance
8h 8min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Detroit to Syracuse, New York is 353.7 miles (569.3 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.7 miles, taking about 8h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 8min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 46min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 44min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM