How far is Syracuse, NY from Hillcrest, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Hillcrest, NY is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Hillcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Hillcrest.
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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
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 45: New Hempstead, Spring Valley
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 45: New Hempstead, Spring Valley
145 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 45
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Hillcrest.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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130 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Chance Rain Showers near Hillcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Hillcrest?
The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Syracuse and 113.3 miles from Hillcrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Syracuse and Chance Rain Showers near Hillcrest.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Hillcrest. Straight-line distance: 171.07 mi (275.31 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 Hillcrest
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 7,558 |
| Coordinates | 41.1278700, -74.0409700 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillcrest (-74.04097, 41.12787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $4.01 | $32.03 | $64.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.80 | $71.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $37.51 | $75.01 |
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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