How far is Syracuse, NY from Sleepy Hollow, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Sleepy Hollow, NY is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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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 Sleepy Hollow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Sleepy Hollow.
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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 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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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
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
1202 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Broadway
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Sleepy Hollow.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Sleepy Hollow?
The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 119.6 miles from Syracuse and 119.7 miles from Sleepy Hollow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.88 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Syracuse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sleepy Hollow.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 179.35 mi (288.63 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 Sleepy Hollow
Village in New York
| Population | 10,055 |
| Coordinates | 41.0856500, -73.8584700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sleepy Hollow (-73.85847, 41.08565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $33.88 | $67.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $37.86 | $75.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $41.08 | $82.15 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $39.66 | $79.33 |
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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