How far is Syracuse, NY from Bedford, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Bedford, NY is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (291 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Bedford.
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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 3 toward Long Mountain Circle
583 ft · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
79 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Crompond Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road
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Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road
1872 ft · 55 sec · Hallocks Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Street
22 m · 11 sec · Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Amawalk Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Amawalk Road
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Continue on Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road
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Continue on Cross River Road
3028 ft · 1 min · Cross River Road
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Turn right onto Goldens Bridge Road
1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
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Continue on Jay Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jay Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Cantitoe Street
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Continue on Cantitoe Road
927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road
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Continue on Cantitoe Street
1129 ft · 37 sec · Cantitoe Street
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Turn left onto Court Road
43 m · 4 sec · Court Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Bedford.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Bedford?
The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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 120.7 miles from Syracuse and 120.8 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.8 miles (291 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.16 one way or $68.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bedford.
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 Bedford. Straight-line distance: 180.79 mi (290.95 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 Bedford
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2042600, -73.6437400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-73.64374, 41.20426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $34.16 | $68.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $38.18 | $76.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.42 | $82.83 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $39.99 | $79.99 |
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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