How far is Syracuse, NY from Tarrytown, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on South State Street
840 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South Crouse Avenue
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
551 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
792 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
844 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
124 m · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Junction Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Junction Road
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Continue on Zicha Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road
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Continue on State Highway 30A
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30A
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Turn left onto State Highway 443
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 443
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 443
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 443
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Continue on Helderberg Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Helderberg Trail
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Continue on Helderberg Trail
7 mi · 11 min · Helderberg Trail
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Turn straight onto Delaware Turnpike
3.9 mi · 6 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Turn right onto Tarrytown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road
7 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Tarrytown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84.4 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Syracuse and Partly Sunny 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 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Herkimer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Syracuse and 68.5 miles from Tarrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.36 one way or $38.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Tarrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Herkimer
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 Herkimer.
Union Station
Rome station
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.26 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 Tarrytown
Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,285 |
| Coordinates | 42.5589700, -73.9509600 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarrytown (-73.95096, 42.55897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.36 | $38.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.64 | $43.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
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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