How far is Syracuse, NY from Greenpoint, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Greenpoint, NY is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, 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 Greenpoint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Greenpoint.
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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 right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
934 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Dyer Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue
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Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
21 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
137 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Borden Avenue
85 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Borden Avenue
526 ft · 12 sec · Borden Avenue
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Turn right onto Vernon Boulevard
59 m · 6 sec · Vernon Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Avenue
820 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Pulaski Bridge
3127 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge
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Turn right onto Freeman Street
684 ft · 31 sec · Freeman Street
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Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
2773 ft · 2 min · Manhattan Avenue
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Turn right onto Meserole Avenue
79 m · 14 sec · Meserole Avenue
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Turn left onto Lorimer Street
1324 ft · 1 min · Lorimer Street
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Turn left onto Nassau Avenue
62 m · 9 sec · Nassau Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nassau Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Greenpoint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Greenpoint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Greenpoint?
The road trip is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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 miles from Syracuse and 126.8 miles from Greenpoint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.68 one way or $79.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Greenpoint.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
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 Tusten.
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Greenpoint. Straight-line distance: 196.34 mi (315.98 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 Greenpoint
Greenpoint is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7237100, -73.9509700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenpoint (-73.95097, 40.72371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $39.68 | $79.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $48.01 | $96.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $58.06 | $116.12 |
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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