Lancaster, Ohio to Syracuse, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

405.9 miles 653.3 km · straight line
487.2 miles estimated 784 km · driving distance
9h 48min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Syracuse, New York is 405.9 miles (653.3 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located NE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.2 miles, taking about 9h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 48min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 46min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 19min $58–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients