How far is Bedford, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Bedford, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Syracuse.
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Start on Court Road
1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road
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Turn left onto Seminary Road
1064 ft · 53 sec · Seminary Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 121
1413 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 121
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Turn right
81 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Cantitoe Road
561 ft · 16 sec · Cantitoe Road
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
2 mi · 3 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Jay Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jay Street
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Continue on Goldens Bridge Road
1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Cross River Road
3012 ft · 1 min · Cross River Road
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Continue on Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road
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Continue on Amawalk Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Amawalk Road
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Continue on Saw Mill River Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Street
22 m · 10 sec · Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road
1872 ft · 56 sec · Hallocks Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crompond Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road
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Turn right onto Bear Mountain Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
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Turn right
934 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Turn slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
1582 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle
54 m · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
1421 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Almond Street
1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
3 m · 1 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Bedford and 134.5 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.12 one way or $72.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 180.79 mi (290.95 km).
#1 Bedford
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2042600, -73.6437400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $40.37 | $80.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $42.29 | $84.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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