How far is Syracuse, NY from Eltingville, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Eltingville, NY is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.66 mi
05h 15m
Flight
200.79 mi
323.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.79 mi
Kilometers
323.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.66 mi
Kilometers
408.23 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eltingville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:46 PM EST
Return by in Syracuse
Sat, Nov 7, 9:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-11-07T10:31
Arrive Eltingville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:46 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
9:00 PM EST
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
126.5 mi
02h 37m
To Eltingville
127.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
Eltingville Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    44.4 mi · 57 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    963 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway

    1067 ft · 18 sec · West Shore Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Arden Avenue, Annadale Road

    1014 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Drumgoole Road East

    92 m · 11 sec · Drumgoole Road East

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Arden Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Arden Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Amboy Road

    1819 ft · 41 sec · Amboy Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    879 ft · 27 sec · Richmond Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
129 mi · 51%
Keystone Shortway
44.4 mi · 18%
I 287 South
28.4 mi · 11%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 9%
US 206 South
17.6 mi · 7%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
200.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 37m from Syracuse
Leave By
6:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Mostly Clear near Eltingville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Syracuse and 127.2 miles from Eltingville.

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

The direct path is about 200.8 miles (323.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.57 one way or $77.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers around Syracuse and Mostly Clear near Eltingville.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Eltingville. Straight-line distance: 200.79 mi (323.14 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 Eltingville

Eltingville is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5453800, -74.1657000
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Eltingville (-74.1657, 40.54538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.88 L · about $38.57
Round trip
$77.15
17.9 gal · 67.76 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $38.57 $77.15
Mid-grade $4.87 $43.60 $87.19
Premium $5.27 $47.15 $94.30
Diesel $6.47 $57.91 $115.81

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Eltingville. The current time is 10:31:16.

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.