How far is East Syracuse, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from East Syracuse, NY to New York City, NY is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.33 mi
04h 17m
Flight
194.28 mi
312.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.28 mi
Kilometers
312.67 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.33 mi
Kilometers
402.87 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in East Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Syracuse
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive New York City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Syracuse
9:00 PM EDT
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 East Syracuse
125 mi
02h 08m
To New York City
125.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Syracuse and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Syracuse and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Manlius Street

    30 m · 11 sec · West Manlius Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Burnet Avenue

    2478 ft · 1 min · Burnet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    638 ft · 21 sec · Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1912 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge

    2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel

    1865 ft · 48 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  26. 26

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    2 mi · 5 min · Holland Tunnel

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn

    93 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Beach Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Beach Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Walker Street

    1270 ft · 1 min · Walker Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1856 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Syracuse and New York City.

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
130 mi · 52%
Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 25%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 6%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 2%
I 690 West
2.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
194.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 08m from East Syracuse
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving East Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Syracuse to New York City?

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 125 miles from East Syracuse and 125.3 miles from New York City.

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

The direct path is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.40 one way or $70.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New York City.

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 East Syracuse and New York City. Straight-line distance: 194.28 mi (312.67 km).

East Syracuse

#1 East Syracuse

City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

Population2,907
Coordinates43.0653400, -76.0785300
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Manlius Street (-76.078623, 43.065164)
End: Broadway (-74.006154, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.44 L · about $35.40
Round trip
$70.80
17.66 gal · 66.88 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.40 $70.80
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.57 $79.13
Premium $4.86 $42.92 $85.85
Diesel $4.69 $41.45 $82.90

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Syracuse and New York City. The current time is 00:10:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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