How far is Bethel, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Bethel, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Mohawk, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Syracuse.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Sn Fri Road
2354 ft · 1 min · Sn Fri Road
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Turn right onto Hammertown Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hammertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 199
53 m · 7 sec · State Highway 199
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
15.4 mi · 22 min · State Highway 82
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Continue straight
903 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Albany Post Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2315 ft · 37 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge
3 m · 1 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
967 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87
858 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
33.4 mi · 39 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
128.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
1280 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
153 m · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
146 m · 16 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
840 ft · 20 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 Bethel and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
129 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Fonda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Bethel and 101 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.67 one way or $63.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Fonda
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 Fonda.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 148.67 mi (239.26 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Sullivan County, New York, USA
| Population | 4,159 |
| Coordinates | 41.9545400, -73.6337400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $4.45 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $35.47 | $70.94 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $46.34 | $92.69 |
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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