How far is Syracuse, NY from Tarrytown, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
238.71 mi
04h 54m
Flight
179.83 mi
289.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.83 mi
Kilometers
289.41 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.71 mi
Kilometers
384.17 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 16, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-15T19:24
Arrive Tarrytown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
119.3 mi
02h 27m
To Tarrytown
119.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Tarrytown.

  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

    8.1 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow

    1202 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 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 · 54%
I 81 South
75.5 mi · 32%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
15.1 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
8.09 mi · 3%
US 6
7.06 mi · 3%
South Broadway
1.13 mi
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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
02h 27m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Partly Cloudy near Tarrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Tarrytown?

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 119.3 miles from Syracuse and 119.4 miles from Tarrytown.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.76 one way or $67.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Partly Cloudy near Tarrytown.

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 Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 179.83 mi (289.41 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Tarrytown

#2 Tarrytown

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population11,560
Coordinates41.0762100, -73.8587500
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Tarrytown (-73.85875, 41.07621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.89 L · about $33.76
Round trip
$67.51
16.84 gal · 63.78 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.76 $67.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $37.73 $75.46
Premium $4.86 $40.93 $81.86
Diesel $4.69 $39.52 $79.05

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Tarrytown. The current time is 19:24:52.

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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.