How far is Syracuse, NY from Peekskill, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Peekskill, NY is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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 04h 35m.
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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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Peekskill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Peekskill.
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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 3 toward Long Mountain Circle
583 ft · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
79 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
828 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
2905 ft · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 202 East, NY 35: Main Street
145 m · 34 sec
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Continue on Main Street
2404 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Nelson Avenue
664 ft · 27 sec · Nelson Avenue
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Turn left onto South Street
101 m · 14 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
8 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Peekskill.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Peekskill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Peekskill?
The road trip is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 110.9 miles from Syracuse and 111 miles from Peekskill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.39 one way or $62.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Peekskill.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Peekskill. Straight-line distance: 166.6 mi (268.12 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 Peekskill
City in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 24,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.2900900, -73.9204200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peekskill (-73.92042, 41.29009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $35.09 | $70.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $36.75 | $73.51 |
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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