How far is Syracuse, NY from North Wantagh, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to North Wantagh, NY is about 279.6 miles (450 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279.6 mi
05h 42m
Flight
211.91 mi
341.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.91 mi
Kilometers
341.03 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.6 mi
Kilometers
449.97 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 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
Tusten
NY

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

From Syracuse
139.7 mi
02h 51m
To North Wantagh
139.9 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and North Wantagh.

  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

    80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  28. 28

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 225th Street

    69 m · 10 sec · 225th Street

  38. 38

    Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

    1171 ft · 29 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2383 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Southern State Parkway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South: Bellmore

    715 ft · 18 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Newbridge Road

    795 ft · 18 sec · Newbridge Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Wantagh Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
129 mi · 46%
Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 29%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 8%
Southern State Parkway
10.3 mi · 4%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 2%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 01h 37m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 51m from Syracuse
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to North Wantagh?

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (450 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Syracuse and 139.9 miles from North Wantagh.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near North Wantagh.

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 North Wantagh. Straight-line distance: 211.91 mi (341.03 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
North Wantagh

#2 North Wantagh

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population11,960
Coordinates40.6934300, -73.5076300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: North Wantagh (-73.50763, 40.69343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $39.57
Round trip
$79.14
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.57 $79.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.23 $88.45
Premium $4.86 $47.98 $95.96
Diesel $4.69 $46.33 $92.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and North Wantagh. The current time is 00:49:03.

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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.