How far is Syracuse, NY from Chestnut Ridge, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
221.23 mi
04h 39m
Flight
157.44 mi
253.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.44 mi
Kilometers
253.38 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.23 mi
Kilometers
356.04 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chestnut Ridge
Fri, Oct 16, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-10-15T22:56
Arrive Chestnut Ridge
Fri, Oct 16, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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
Amsterdam
NY

Town in Montgomery County, New York

From Syracuse
110.4 mi
02h 19m
To Chestnut Ridge
110.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Chestnut Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue

    107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    817 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    551 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North

    792 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North

    844 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Thompson Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle

    124 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    129.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    158 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham

    48 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2719 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward NY 23 East: Hudson

    948 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Continue on Rip Van Winkle Bridge

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    59 m · 10 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    2034 ft · 32 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Claverack Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Claverack Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1409 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 82

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    1723 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    24.8 mi · 34 min · Taconic State Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Poughkeepsue, Millbrook

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    50 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1214 ft · 24 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Road

    556 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
164 mi · 74%
Taconic State Parkway
24.8 mi · 11%
US 44
7.19 mi · 3%
State Highway 82
5.1 mi · 2%
Claverack Road
4.98 mi · 2%
Chestnut Ridge Road
3.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amsterdam
02h 19m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Sunny near Chestnut Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Chestnut Ridge?

The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Syracuse and 110.9 miles from Chestnut Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.74 one way or $69.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Chestnut Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

2 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

24 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

35 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

37 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Chestnut Ridge. Straight-line distance: 157.44 mi (253.38 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Chestnut Ridge

#2 Chestnut Ridge

Town in Rockland County, New York, USA

Population7,994
Coordinates41.7309300, -73.6295700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Chestnut Ridge (-73.62957, 41.73093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.55 L · about $34.74
Round trip
$69.48
15.62 gal · 59.1 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $34.74 $69.48
Mid-grade $4.98 $38.91 $77.82
Premium $5.38 $42.03 $84.07
Diesel $6.51 $50.84 $101.67

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Chestnut Ridge. The current time is 22:56:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.