How far is Syracuse, NY from Balmville, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Balmville, NY is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Balmville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Balmville.
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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
105.3 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery
1365 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 17K
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn slight right onto Ward's Bridge
74 m · 4 sec · Ward's Bridge
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Continue on Ward Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Ward Street
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Continue on State Highway 17K
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
1494 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
1110 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Route 9W
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9W
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Turn left onto Fostertown Road
12 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fostertown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Balmville.
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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105 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Balmville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Balmville?
The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Syracuse and 102.7 miles from Balmville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Balmville.
Stop Ideas Near Deposit
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 Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Balmville. Straight-line distance: 151.03 mi (243.06 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 Balmville
Census designated place in Orange County, New York state, USA
| Population | 3,178 |
| Coordinates | 41.5348200, -74.0148600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balmville (-74.01486, 41.53482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $36.02 | $72.04 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $38.91 | $77.82 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $47.06 | $94.12 |
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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