How far is Syracuse, NY from Greenwood Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Greenwood Lake, NY is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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 New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Greenwood Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Greenwood Lake.
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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 left to continue on New York
121.6 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 94: Chester, Florida
774 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 94
953 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 94
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Turn right onto State Highway 17M
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 17M
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
2214 ft · 49 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Laroe Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Laroe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakes Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lakes Road
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Continue on Greenwood Lake Road
1735 ft · 35 sec · Greenwood Lake Road
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Continue on Dutch Hollow Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Dutch Hollow Road
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Continue on Mountain Lakes Lane
1757 ft · 34 sec · Mountain Lakes Lane
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Turn straight onto Windermere Avenue
2734 ft · 59 sec · Windermere Avenue
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Turn right onto Jersey Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jersey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Greenwood Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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122 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 Greenwood Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Greenwood Lake?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Syracuse and 105.3 miles from Greenwood Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Greenwood Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Deposit
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 Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Greenwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 157.87 mi (254.06 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 Greenwood Lake
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 3,054 |
| Coordinates | 41.2225900, -74.2943200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood Lake (-74.29432, 41.22259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $32.92 | $65.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $36.87 | $73.73 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $39.83 | $79.65 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $48.17 | $96.33 |
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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