Durham, North Carolina to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.9 miles 819 km · straight line
610.7 miles estimated 982.8 km · driving distance
12h 17min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Syracuse, New York is 508.9 miles (819 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located NNE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610.7 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 17min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 44min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 58min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients