How far is Pound Ridge, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Pound Ridge, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 259.1 miles (417 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pound Ridge and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound Ridge and Syracuse.
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Start on Westchester Avenue
65 m · 10 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Pound Ridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pound Ridge Road
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Continue on Pound Ridge Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pound Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Village Green
694 ft · 20 sec · Village Green
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1211 ft · 35 sec · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Road
927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
2 mi · 3 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Jay Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jay Street
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Continue on Goldens Bridge Road
1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Cross River Road
3012 ft · 1 min · Cross River Road
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Continue on Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road
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Continue on Amawalk Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Amawalk Road
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Continue on Saw Mill River Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Street
22 m · 8 sec · Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road
1872 ft · 54 sec · Hallocks Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crompond Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road
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Turn right onto Bear Mountain Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
934 ft · 12 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
893 ft · 19 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palisades Interstate Parkway
90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1582 ft · 20 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle
54 m · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33.5 mi · 40 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue straight
104.8 mi · 2 hr 11 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 · 41 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 Pound Ridge and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
105 mi · 02h 11m
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 Pound Ridge 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 Pound Ridge to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 259.1 miles (417 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 122 miles from Pound Ridge and 137.1 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pound Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
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Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pound Ridge and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 183.09 mi (294.66 km).
#1 Pound Ridge
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 5,067 |
| Coordinates | 41.2087100, -73.5748500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $40.65 | $81.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $45.54 | $91.07 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $49.19 | $98.38 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $59.49 | $118.98 |
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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