How far is Syracuse, NY from Beacon, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Beacon, NY is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
207.44 mi
04h 20m
Flight
154.15 mi
248.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.15 mi
Kilometers
248.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.44 mi
Kilometers
333.84 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-16T03:09
Arrive Beacon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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
Deposit
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
103.6 mi
02h 10m
To Beacon
103.8 mi
02h 10m

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
Beacon Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Thursday
Using Crown Heights as the closest live forecast in the Dutchess County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on New York

    105.3 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery

    1365 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 17K

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Ward's Bridge

    74 m · 4 sec · Ward's Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Ward Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ward Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 17K

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17K

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge

    1494 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls

    972 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls

    627 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Road

    562 ft · 16 sec · North Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2610 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
105 mi · 51%
I 81 South
75.5 mi · 36%
State Highway 17K
16.4 mi · 8%
I 84 East
7.05 mi · 3%
Ward Street
0.74 mi
North Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

105 mi · 02h 12m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
154.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deposit
02h 10m from Syracuse
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Beacon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 103.6 miles from Syracuse and 103.8 miles from Beacon.

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

The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deposit

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

75 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

98 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

112 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Union Station

117 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 154.15 mi (248.08 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beacon

City in Dutchess County, New York, United States

Population13,930
Coordinates41.5048200, -73.9695800
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Beacon (-73.96958, 41.50482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.69
14.64 gal · 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $29.35 $58.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $32.80 $65.60
Premium $4.86 $35.58 $71.17
Diesel $4.69 $34.36 $68.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Beacon. The current time is 03:09:21.

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.