How far is Parkchester, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Parkchester, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.4 mi
04h 16m
Flight
192.63 mi
310 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.63 mi
Kilometers
310 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.4 mi
Kilometers
414.24 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 8:21 PM EST
Return by in Parkchester
Sat, Nov 7, 12:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parkchester
2026-11-06T16:04
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 8:21 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parkchester
9:00 PM EST
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 Parkchester
126.5 mi
02h 08m
To Syracuse
130.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Parkchester and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Unionport Road

    1231 ft · 56 sec · Unionport Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Tremont Avenue

    1719 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1281 ft · 54 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    134 m · 17 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge

    677 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

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

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

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

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  22. 22

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  30. 30

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkchester 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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 34%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 28%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
3.11 mi · 1%
New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 1%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 08m from Parkchester
Leave By
8:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Heavy Rain leaving Parkchester and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parkchester to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 126.5 miles from Parkchester and 130.9 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.13 one way or $78.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around Parkchester and Mostly Cloudy 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 Parkchester and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 192.63 mi (310 km).

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#1 Parkchester

Parkchester is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8389900, -73.8604100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Unionport Road (-73.860455, 40.838886)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.38 L · about $39.13
Round trip
$78.27
18.16 gal · 68.76 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $39.13 $78.27
Mid-grade $4.87 $44.23 $88.46
Premium $5.27 $47.83 $95.67
Diesel $6.47 $58.75 $117.50

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Parkchester and Syracuse. The current time is 16:04:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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