How far is New Paltz, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from New Paltz, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 14m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Paltz and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz and Syracuse.
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Start on Main Street
1189 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Continue on New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Paltz-Minnewaska Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 209
5.2 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 209
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
11.5 mi · 13 min · Canal Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Old Monticello Road
2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 52
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
86 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Road
832 ft · 11 sec · Triangle Road
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Take the exit straight
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 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 New Paltz and Syracuse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Triangle Road
Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 01h 42m
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 New Paltz 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 New Paltz to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 97.1 miles from New Paltz and 114 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Paltz 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 New Paltz and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 138.3 mi (222.57 km).
#1 New Paltz
Town in New York
| Population | 6,901 |
| Coordinates | 41.7475900, -74.0868100 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $37.12 | $74.23 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $40.10 | $80.19 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $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.
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