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

45.4 miles 73.1 km · straight line
59 miles estimated 95 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Ithaca from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Ithaca to Syracuse, New York is 45.4 miles (73.1 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located NNE of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Ithaca & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 548.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients