How far is Syracuse, NY from Bennington, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Bennington, NY is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Bennington.
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Start on South State Street
154 m · 18 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
3027 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto South West Street
1531 ft · 37 sec · South West Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Main Street
73 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
696 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Alexander Road
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Continue on Main Street
2709 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Alexander Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road
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Turn straight onto Market Street
2012 ft · 36 sec · Market Street
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Continue on High Street
557 ft · 16 sec · High Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Attica-Bennington Highway
1614 ft · 46 sec · Attica-Bennington Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1715 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · Clinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Bennington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Bennington?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Syracuse and 65.1 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 114.74 mi (184.65 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 Bennington
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 3,190 |
| Coordinates | 42.8370000, -78.3975200 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-78.39752, 42.837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
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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