How far is Syracuse, NY from Bethel, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Bethel, NY is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Mohawk, New York, United States of America
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 Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Bethel.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
34.7 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
158 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2719 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson
948 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
59 m · 10 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2034 ft · 32 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Continue on Claverack Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Claverack Road
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Continue straight
1409 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
15.3 mi · 22 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 199
53 m · 6 sec · State Highway 199
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Turn left onto Hammertown Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hammertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sn Fri Road
2354 ft · 1 min · Sn Fri Road
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Turn sharp right
20 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Bethel.
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
130 mi · 02h 30m
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 Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Bethel?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Fonda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Syracuse and 101.2 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.7 miles (239.3 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Fonda
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 Fonda.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 148.67 mi (239.26 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 Bethel
Town in Sullivan County, New York, USA
| Population | 4,159 |
| Coordinates | 41.9545400, -73.6337400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-73.63374, 41.95454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $38.37 | $76.75 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $46.41 | $92.82 |
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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