How far is Syracuse, NY from Springfield Gardens, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Springfield Gardens, NY is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Springfield Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Springfield Gardens.
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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 right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road
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Continue on Main Street
143 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
144 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1658 ft · 36 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Springfield Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Springfield Boulevard
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Turn right onto 145th Road
883 ft · 44 sec · 145th Road
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Turn left onto 183rd Street
144 m · 28 sec · 183rd Street
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Turn left onto 145th Drive
62 m · 9 sec · 145th Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 145th Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Springfield Gardens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Springfield Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Springfield Gardens?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 133.7 miles from Syracuse and 134.5 miles from Springfield Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.27 one way or $80.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Mostly Sunny near Springfield Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
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 Tusten.
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
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Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Springfield Gardens. Straight-line distance: 205.46 mi (330.66 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 Springfield Gardens
Situated in the southeastern portion of Queens County, this mostly residential neighborhood rests on a low-lying coastal plain with an average elevation of approximately 30 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6631200, -73.7622100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield Gardens (-73.76221, 40.66312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $4.25 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $45.44 | $90.87 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $49.25 | $98.51 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $60.89 | $121.78 |
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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