How far is Syracuse, NY from Port Chester, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Port Chester, NY is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
249.54 mi
05h 08m
Flight
190.29 mi
306.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.29 mi
Kilometers
306.24 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.54 mi
Kilometers
401.59 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Chester
Mon, May 25, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Mon, May 25, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-05-24T20:40
Arrive Port Chester
Mon, May 25, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
124.7 mi
02h 34m
To Port Chester
124.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Port Chester.

  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

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    105 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South

    2854 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South

    2292 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    9.2 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 120, NY 120A: Purchase, Port Chester

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Westchester Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Pearl Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 52%
I 81 South
75.5 mi · 30%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
9.25 mi · 4%
Cross Westchester Expressway
8.84 mi · 4%
US 6
7.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
190.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 34m from Syracuse
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Syracuse and Rain near Port Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Port Chester?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 124.7 miles from Syracuse and 124.8 miles from Port Chester.

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

The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.28 one way or $70.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Syracuse and Rain near Port Chester.

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 Port Chester. Straight-line distance: 190.29 mi (306.24 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Port Chester

#2 Port Chester

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population28,857
Coordinates41.0017600, -73.6656800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Port Chester (-73.66568, 41.00176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $35.28
Round trip
$70.56
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $35.28 $70.56
Mid-grade $4.48 $39.43 $78.87
Premium $4.86 $42.78 $85.55
Diesel $4.69 $41.31 $82.61

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Port Chester. The current time is 20:40:06.

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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.