How far is Cambria Heights, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Cambria Heights, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 271 miles (436.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.07 mi
04h 46m
Flight
204.44 mi
329.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.44 mi
Kilometers
329.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.07 mi
Kilometers
436.24 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Return by in Cambria Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 11:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambria Heights
2026-11-06T14:02
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambria Heights
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Cambria Heights
132.9 mi
02h 23m
To Syracuse
138.1 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cambria Heights Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cambria Heights and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambria Heights and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on 222nd Street

    8 m · 9 sec · 222nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    2281 ft · 1 min · Linden Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1966 ft · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambria Heights and Syracuse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 32%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 26%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 23m from Cambria Heights
Leave By
7:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Cambria Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambria Heights to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 271 miles (436.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from Cambria Heights and 138.1 miles from Syracuse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Cambria Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambria Heights and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 204.44 mi (329.02 km).

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#1 Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6945500, -73.7384700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: 222nd Street (-73.738431, 40.694538)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.21 L · about $41.25
Round trip
$82.49
19.14 gal · 72.42 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $41.25 $82.49
Mid-grade $4.87 $46.62 $93.23
Premium $5.27 $50.41 $100.83
Diesel $6.47 $61.92 $123.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cambria Heights and Syracuse. The current time is 14:02:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.