How far is Syracuse, NY from Pound Ridge, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Pound Ridge, NY is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Pound Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Pound Ridge.
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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
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Crompond Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road
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Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road
1872 ft · 55 sec · Hallocks Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Street
22 m · 11 sec · Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Amawalk Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Amawalk Road
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Continue on Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road
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Continue on Cross River Road
4 mi · 7 min · Cross River Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 121
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Turn left onto Stone Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Stone Hill Road
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Westchester Avenue
989 ft · 30 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Westchester Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Westchester Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westchester Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Pound Ridge.
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 Sunny near Pound Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Pound Ridge?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 122.8 miles from Syracuse and 123 miles from Pound Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.56 one way or $77.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Sunny near Pound Ridge.
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 Pound Ridge. Straight-line distance: 183.09 mi (294.66 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 Pound Ridge
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 5,067 |
| Coordinates | 41.2087100, -73.5748500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pound Ridge (-73.57485, 41.20871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $4.45 | $38.56 | $77.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $43.19 | $86.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $46.66 | $93.32 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $56.43 | $112.87 |
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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