How far is Syracuse, NY from Nanuet, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Nanuet, NY is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
231.32 mi
04h 42m
Flight
174.08 mi
280.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.08 mi
Kilometers
280.15 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.32 mi
Kilometers
372.27 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nanuet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Nanuet
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Syracuse
115.6 mi
02h 21m
To Nanuet
115.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on New York

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    8 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 59: Spring Valley, Nanuet

    152 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on NY 59: Spring Valley, Nanuet

    987 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2951 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Middletown Road

    16 m · 1 sec · South Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Middletown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 56%
I 81 South
75.5 mi · 33%
New York State Thruway
21.7 mi · 9%
I 87 Toll South
0.9 mi
I 87
0.68 mi
Main Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 41m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 21m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Nanuet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 115.6 miles from Syracuse and 115.7 miles from Nanuet.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.71 one way or $65.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Nanuet. Straight-line distance: 174.08 mi (280.15 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Nanuet

#2 Nanuet

City in Clarkstown, New York, United States of America

Population17,882
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.0134700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Nanuet (-74.01347, 41.08871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.9 L · about $32.71
Round trip
$65.43
16.32 gal · 61.8 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.71 $65.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.56 $73.13
Premium $4.86 $39.67 $79.33
Diesel $4.69 $38.30 $76.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Nanuet. The current time is 08:56:39.

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