How far is Pomona, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Pomona, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.58 mi
03h 39m
Flight
168.88 mi
271.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.88 mi
Kilometers
271.79 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.58 mi
Kilometers
361.43 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in Pomona
Thu, Oct 15, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomona
2026-10-15T14:36
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomona
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
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Pomona
111.8 mi
01h 49m
To Syracuse
112.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pomona Road

    2721 ft · 1 min · Pomona Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 45

    1208 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 45

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Concklin Road

    864 ft · 33 sec · Concklin Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    638 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  18. 18

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomona 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 63%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 32%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
9.93 mi · 4%
Pomona Road
0.52 mi
I-87
0.37 mi
Almond Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
168.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 49m from Pomona
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pomona 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 Pomona to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 111.8 miles from Pomona and 112.8 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.27 one way or $70.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pomona and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hancock, 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 Hancock.

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomona and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 168.88 mi (271.79 km).

Pomona

#1 Pomona

Village in New York

Population3,273
Coordinates41.1670400, -74.0432000
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Pomona Road (-74.043209, 41.166937)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30 L · about $35.27
Round trip
$70.55
15.86 gal · 60 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $35.27 $70.55
Mid-grade $4.98 $39.51 $79.01
Premium $5.38 $42.68 $85.36
Diesel $6.51 $51.62 $103.23

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

There is no time difference between Pomona and Syracuse. The current time is 14:36:15.

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.