How far is Syosset, NY from New York City, NY?
The driving distance from Syosset, NY to New York City, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syosset and New York City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syosset and New York City.
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Start on Berry Hill Road
104 m · 11 sec · Berry Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Underhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
2.9 mi · 5 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
724 ft · 21 sec · Store Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York
1965 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
19.3 mi · 27 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge
1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge
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Continue on Delancey Street
2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street
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Continue on Kenmare Street
1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street
1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syosset and New York City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
19.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Syosset and Sunny near New York City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syosset to New York City?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Syosset and 19.5 miles from New York City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Syosset and Sunny near New York City.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Success
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syosset and New York City. Straight-line distance: 27.48 mi (44.22 km).
#1 Syosset
Census designated place in New York State
| Population | 18,829 |
| Coordinates | 40.8262100, -73.5020700 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York City
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
| Population | 8,398,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.7142700, -74.0059700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
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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