How far is South Nyack, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from South Nyack, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
233.95 mi
03h 49m
Flight
177.43 mi
285.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.43 mi
Kilometers
285.54 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.95 mi
Kilometers
376.51 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:10 PM EDT
Return by in South Nyack
Thu, Oct 15, 10:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Nyack
2026-10-15T15:20
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 7:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Nyack
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 South Nyack
116.2 mi
01h 54m
To Syracuse
117.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
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 South Nyack and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Nyack and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on South Broadway

    3 m · 5 sec · South Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    144 m · 30 sec · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    49 m · 7 sec · South Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    705 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2797 ft · 49 sec · Hillside Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1441 ft · 34 sec · South Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto High Avenue

    553 ft · 9 sec · High Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  24. 24

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Nyack 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 60%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 30%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
2.72 mi · 1%
Palisades Parkway North
0.66 mi
Hillside Avenue
0.53 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 54m from South Nyack
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Nyack 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 South Nyack to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 116.2 miles from South Nyack and 117.7 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.74 one way or $73.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Nyack 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 South Nyack and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 177.43 mi (285.54 km).

South Nyack

#1 South Nyack

Village in New York, United States

Population3,305
Coordinates41.0831500, -73.9201400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Avenue (-73.920156, 41.08312)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.25 L · about $36.74
Round trip
$73.48
16.52 gal · 62.5 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $36.74 $73.48
Mid-grade $4.98 $41.15 $82.30
Premium $5.38 $44.46 $88.91
Diesel $6.51 $53.76 $107.53

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 South Nyack and Syracuse. The current time is 15:20:41.

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.