How far is Elmsford, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Elmsford, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 49m.
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.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
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 Elmsford and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmsford and Syracuse.
-
1
Start on Vreeland Avenue
5 m · 4 sec · Vreeland Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
27 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1740 ft · 40 sec · North Central Avenue
-
4
Take the ramp sharp left toward I 287 West
1092 ft · 27 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
-
6
Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
-
9
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
-
11
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
-
12
Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
-
16
Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
-
17
Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
1421 ft · 37 sec
-
19
Continue on Almond Street
1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street
-
20
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
3 m · 1 sec · South State Street
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmsford 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.
Sunny leaving Elmsford 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 Elmsford to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 239.6 miles (385.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 119.4 miles from Elmsford and 120.2 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.59 one way or $75.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmsford and Mostly Sunny 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.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmsford and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 182.24 mi (293.29 km).
#1 Elmsford
Town in New York
| Population | 5,193 |
| Coordinates | 41.0551000, -73.8201300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $37.59 | $75.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $42.10 | $84.20 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $45.48 | $90.96 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026