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

The driving distance from Spring Valley, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.69 mi
03h 48m
Flight
175.67 mi
282.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.67 mi
Kilometers
282.72 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.69 mi
Kilometers
374.48 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Syracuse
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring 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 Spring Valley
116.2 mi
01h 54m
To Syracuse
116.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

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 the route

    565 ft · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 133

    827 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Croton Avenue

    73 m · 10 sec · Croton Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    652 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    934 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1582 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle

    54 m · 2 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 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 61%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 30%
Croton Avenue
11.9 mi · 5%
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.17 mi · 2%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.54 mi · 1%
Almond Street
0.33 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 54m from Spring Valley
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 Spring Valley and 116.5 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.91 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spring Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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: 175.67 mi (282.72 km).

Spring Valley

#1 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population32,258
Coordinates41.1687100, -73.8387500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: NY 9A (-73.83861, 41.168734)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.08 L · about $32.91
Round trip
$65.83
16.42 gal · 62.16 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.91 $65.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.79 $73.58
Premium $4.86 $39.91 $79.82
Diesel $4.69 $38.54 $77.08

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 Spring Valley and Syracuse. The current time is 23:08:33.

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.