Day trip from Amherst to Syracuse
Syracuse lies 216 km (134 mi) east of Amherst, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 216 km (134 mi) apart, Syracuse is a realistic day trip from Amherst: about 3 h 31 min each way by road.
| Amherst | Syracuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 122,366 | 144,142 |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
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Common questions
How far is Syracuse from Amherst?
216 km (134 mi) in a straight line, east of Amherst; by road roughly 263 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Amherst to Syracuse by road?
About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Amherst and Syracuse?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.