How far is Syracuse, NY from Amenia, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Amenia, NY is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
210.54 mi
04h 21m
Flight
155.89 mi
250.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.89 mi
Kilometers
250.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.54 mi
Kilometers
338.83 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amenia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 16, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-15T15:38
Arrive Amenia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Fultonville
NY

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

From Syracuse
105.1 mi
02h 10m
To Amenia
105.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue

    107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    817 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    551 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North

    792 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North

    844 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Thompson Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle

    124 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    158 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham

    48 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2719 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson

    948 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Continue on Rip Van Winkle Bridge

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    59 m · 10 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    2034 ft · 32 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Claverack Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Claverack Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1409 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 82

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 8

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 8

  28. 28

    Continue on Winchell Mountain Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Winchell Mountain Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pulver Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pulver Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Winchell Mountain Road

    2944 ft · 46 sec · Winchell Mountain Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Winchell Mountain Road

    50 m · 3 sec · Winchell Mountain Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 199

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 199

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto East Main Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
164 mi · 78%
State Highway 82
15.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 199
9.46 mi · 4%
Claverack Road
4.98 mi · 2%
South Crouse Avenue
2.73 mi · 1%
Winchell Mountain Road
2.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

130 mi · 02h 30m

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultonville
02h 10m from Syracuse
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Amenia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Fultonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Syracuse and 105.4 miles from Amenia.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Amenia.

Stop Ideas Near Fultonville

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

13 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

38 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

48 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

51 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Amenia. Straight-line distance: 155.89 mi (250.88 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

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

#2 Amenia

Town in Dutchess County, New York

Population4,385
Coordinates41.8492600, -73.5567900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Amenia (-73.55679, 41.84926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.57
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.79 $59.57
Mid-grade $4.48 $33.29 $66.59
Premium $4.86 $36.12 $72.23
Diesel $4.69 $34.88 $69.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Amenia. The current time is 15:38:34.

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.