How far is Long Beach, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Long Beach, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
292.63 mi
04h 54m
Flight
212.85 mi
342.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.85 mi
Kilometers
342.55 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.63 mi
Kilometers
470.95 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Syracuse
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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 Long Beach
139.9 mi
02h 27m
To Syracuse
152.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Long Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Harbor Isle as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Long Beach and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    106 m · 6 sec · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard

    51 m · 18 sec · Monroe Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    773 ft · 25 sec · East Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    159 m · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1838 ft · 32 sec · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Springfield Boulevard

    667 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Conduit Avenue

    134 m · 19 sec · North Conduit Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1966 ft · 50 sec · Hillside Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  27. 27

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

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

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

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  30. 30

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  37. 37

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  45. 45

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach 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
46 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 30%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 24%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 23%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Sunrise Highway
5.14 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.7 mi
212.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 27m from Long Beach
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 139.9 miles from Long Beach and 152.7 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.41 one way or $82.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely 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 Long Beach and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 212.85 mi (342.55 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

City in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population33,303
Coordinates40.5884400, -73.6579100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: (-73.657939, 40.588458)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.09 L · about $41.41
Round trip
$82.83
20.66 gal · 78.18 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $41.41 $82.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $46.29 $92.58
Premium $4.86 $50.21 $100.43
Diesel $4.69 $48.49 $96.98

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 Long Beach and Syracuse. The current time is 04:23:40.

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.