How far is Port Washington, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Port Washington, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 274 miles (440.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
273.95 mi
04h 46m
Flight
198.54 mi
319.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.54 mi
Kilometers
319.52 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.95 mi
Kilometers
440.88 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM EDT
Return by in Port Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Washington
2026-04-18T09:11
Arrive Syracuse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Washington
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 Port Washington
134.2 mi
02h 23m
To Syracuse
139.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Avenue

    783 ft · 27 sec · Murray Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Plandome Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Plandome Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plandome Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Plandome Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

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

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

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

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  26. 26

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  34. 34

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Washington 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
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 32%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 26%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Northern Boulevard
3.9 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
198.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 23m from Port Washington
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Washington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Washington to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 274 miles (440.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 134.2 miles from Port Washington and 139.7 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.77 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Washington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 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 Port Washington and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 198.54 mi (319.52 km).

Port Washington

#1 Port Washington

Hamlet in New York, US

Population15,846
Coordinates40.8256600, -73.6981900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlton Avenue (-73.697959, 40.825696)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.59 L · about $38.77
Round trip
$77.53
19.34 gal · 73.18 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.77 $77.53
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.33 $86.66
Premium $4.86 $47.01 $94.01
Diesel $4.69 $45.39 $90.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Washington and Syracuse. The current time is 09:11:04.

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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.