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

519.5 miles 836 km · straight line
627.5 miles actual route 1009.8 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Syracuse, New York?

The distance from Raleigh to Syracuse, New York is 519.5 miles (836 km) as the crow flies. Syracuse, New York is located NNE of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 627.5 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Syracuse, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Syracuse, New York

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM