How far is Fishkill, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Fishkill, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
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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 03h 28m.
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 New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishkill and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishkill and Syracuse.
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Start on the route
832 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
710 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
61 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 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 Fishkill 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.
I 86 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fishkill 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 Fishkill to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Fishkill and 112.4 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fishkill and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Deposit
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 Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishkill and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 155.32 mi (249.96 km).
#1 Fishkill
Village in Dutchess County, New York
| Population | 2,139 |
| Coordinates | 41.5356500, -73.8990300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $38.26 | $76.52 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $41.33 | $82.67 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $49.99 | $99.98 |
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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