How far is Putnam Valley, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Putnam Valley, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
225.1 mi
03h 43m
Flight
165.94 mi
267.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.94 mi
Kilometers
267.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.1 mi
Kilometers
362.27 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Putnam Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Putnam Valley
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Syracuse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Putnam Valley
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 Putnam Valley
112.4 mi
01h 51m
To Syracuse
112.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oscawana Lake Road

    1023 ft · 30 sec · Oscawana Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Oregon Road

    148 m · 15 sec · Old Oregon Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Oregon Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Oregon Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oregon Road

    25 m · 3 sec · Oregon Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Oregon Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Oregon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Oregon Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Oregon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Division Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · North Division Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    101 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bear Mountain Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bear Mountain Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    934 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway

    1582 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle

    54 m · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  29. 29

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Putnam Valley 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 63%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 31%
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.17 mi · 2%
Oregon Road
2.76 mi · 1%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.54 mi · 1%
Bear Mountain Parkway
1.05 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 51m from Putnam Valley
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Putnam Valley 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 Putnam Valley to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 112.4 miles from Putnam Valley and 112.7 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Putnam Valley 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 Putnam Valley and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 165.94 mi (267.05 km).

Putnam Valley

#1 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Oscawana Lake Road (-73.874682, 41.336049)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
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
7.94 gal
30.07 L · about $31.83
Round trip
$63.66
15.88 gal · 60.14 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $31.83 $63.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $35.58 $71.16
Premium $4.86 $38.60 $77.19
Diesel $4.69 $37.27 $74.54

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Putnam Valley and Syracuse. The current time is 19:30:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.