How far is Syracuse, NY from Ardsley, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Ardsley, NY is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Ardsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Ardsley.
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Start on South State Street
3 m · 6 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Almond Street
1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
2292 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
2151 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
77 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Ashford Avenue
55 m · 6 sec · Ashford Avenue
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Continue on Ashford Avenue
2412 ft · 1 min · Ashford Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Ardsley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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130 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Ardsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Ardsley?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.4 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 121.2 miles from Syracuse and 121.4 miles from Ardsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Ardsley.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Ardsley. Straight-line distance: 183.82 mi (295.83 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardsley
Village in New York
| Population | 4,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -73.8437500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardsley (-73.84375, 41.01065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $4.01 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.36 | $76.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.61 | $83.22 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
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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