Day trip from Ottawa to Syracuse
Syracuse lies 265 km (165 mi) south of Ottawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 265 km (165 mi) apart, Syracuse is a realistic day trip from Ottawa: about 4 h 19 min each way by road.
| Ottawa | Syracuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 144,142 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What changes when you arrive in Syracuse
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Syracuse
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Staying in Syracuse
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Common questions
How far is Syracuse from Ottawa?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south of Ottawa; by road roughly 324 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Syracuse by road?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Syracuse?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Syracuse?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.