Cities Near Syracuse
Cities near Syracuse, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Utica, Irondequoit, Kingston. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Syracuse, New York is Utica, about 46 mi (75 km) away — roughly 1 hr 23 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica | 46 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Irondequoit | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kingston | 83 mi / 134 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Schenectady | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Scranton | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| West Albany | 123 mi / 197 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Cheektowaga | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Peterborough | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Niagara Falls | 147 mi / 237 km | 3 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Oshawa | 148 mi / 238 km | 3 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Syracuse
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Utica, Irondequoit, Kingston. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Syracuse
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Schenectady, Scranton, West Albany, Cheektowaga, Peterborough. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Syracuse include Utica, Irondequoit, Kingston, Schenectady, Scranton. The closest is Utica, about 46 miles (75 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Utica
- → Best time to visit Irondequoit
- → Best time to visit Kingston
- → Best time to visit Schenectady
- → Best time to visit Scranton
- → Best time to visit West Albany
- → Best time to visit Cheektowaga
- → Best time to visit Peterborough
- → Best time to visit Niagara Falls
- → Best time to visit Oshawa