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

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.52 mi
03h 44m
Flight
171.78 mi
276.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.78 mi
Kilometers
276.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.52 mi
Kilometers
372.6 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Tue, Nov 10, 4:56 PM EST
Return by in Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 8:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-11-10T13:12
Arrive Syracuse
Tue, Nov 10, 4:56 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
9:00 PM EST
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 Spring Valley
113.8 mi
01h 52m
To Syracuse
117.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Hempstead Road

    2738 ft · 1 min · New Hempstead Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1124 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    11.6 mi · 13 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 Spring 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 61%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 31%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
11.6 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.6 mi · 1%
New Hempstead Road
0.73 mi
I-87
0.37 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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 52m from Spring Valley
Leave By
9:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 113.8 miles from Spring Valley and 117.7 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.74 one way or $69.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Valley and Mostly Cloudy 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 Spring Valley and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 171.78 mi (276.45 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Spring Valley

Situated within Rockland County, New York, this village lies west of the Hudson River near the New Jersey state line.

Population0
Coordinates41.1131500, -74.0437500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-74.043743, 41.113187)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $34.74
Round trip
$69.48
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $34.74 $69.48
Mid-grade $4.80 $39.20 $78.40
Premium $5.20 $42.49 $84.98
Diesel $6.43 $52.53 $105.07

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Syracuse. The current time is 13:12:04.

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.