How far is Syracuse, NY from Albertson, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Albertson, NY is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
270.18 mi
05h 29m
Flight
203.16 mi
326.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.16 mi
Kilometers
326.95 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.18 mi
Kilometers
434.82 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertson
Fri, Apr 17, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-16T20:54
Arrive Albertson
Fri, Apr 17, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
135 mi
02h 44m
To Albertson
135.1 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Albertson.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    3 m · 6 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Almond Street

    1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    90 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  28. 28

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Long Island Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Searington Road, Port Washington

    1012 ft · 22 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto South Service Road

    1376 ft · 28 sec · South Service Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Searingtown Road North

    1.2 km · 2 min · Searingtown Road North

  40. 40

    Turn left onto I U Willets Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · I U Willets Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Oak Ridge Lane

    1021 ft · 45 sec · Oak Ridge Lane

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Albertson.

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
42 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
129 mi · 48%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 30%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Long Island Expressway
6.12 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 44m from Syracuse
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Albertson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Albertson?

The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Syracuse and 135.1 miles from Albertson.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.21 one way or $76.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Albertson.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, 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 Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Albertson. Straight-line distance: 203.16 mi (326.95 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Albertson

#2 Albertson

Census designated place in New York, United States

Population5,182
Coordinates40.7734300, -73.6431800
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Albertson (-73.64318, 40.77343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.09 L · about $38.21
Round trip
$76.41
19.06 gal · 72.18 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.21 $76.41
Mid-grade $4.48 $42.70 $85.41
Premium $4.86 $46.33 $92.65
Diesel $4.69 $44.73 $89.47

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Albertson. The current time is 20:54:32.

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.