How far is Terrace Heights, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Terrace Heights, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202 miles (325.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.23 mi
04h 39m
Flight
201.98 mi
325.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.98 mi
Kilometers
325.06 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.23 mi
Kilometers
426.84 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 8:10 PM EST
Return by in Terrace Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 12:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terrace Heights
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Nov 6, 8:10 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terrace Heights
9:00 PM EST
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
Tusten
NY

Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Terrace Heights
131.8 mi
02h 19m
To Syracuse
133.5 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrace Heights and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Keno Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · Keno Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marengo Street

    1040 ft · 48 sec · Marengo Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Avenue

    944 ft · 34 sec · McLaughlin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Francis Lewis Boulevard

    2637 ft · 1 min · Francis Lewis Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Union Turnpike

    1456 ft · 36 sec · Union Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 295 North: Clearview Expressway North, Throgs Neck Bridge

    1286 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway

    4 mi · 4 min · Clearview Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 33%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 27%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 7%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
3.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
202 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 19m from Terrace Heights
Leave By
7:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Terrace Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Terrace Heights to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 131.8 miles from Terrace Heights and 133.5 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 202 miles (325.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 7:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.34 one way or $80.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Terrace Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Tusten

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tusten, 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 Tusten.

BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

78 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

80 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

91 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terrace Heights and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 201.98 mi (325.06 km).

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#1 Terrace Heights

Situated within the eastern portion of Queens County in New York City, this residential enclave forms part of the larger Hollis neighborhood surrounding area.

Population0
Coordinates40.7214900, -73.7693000
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Keno Avenue (-73.769224, 40.721367)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $40.34
Round trip
$80.68
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $40.34 $80.68
Mid-grade $4.87 $45.59 $91.19
Premium $5.27 $49.31 $98.62
Diesel $6.47 $60.56 $121.12

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Terrace Heights and Syracuse. The current time is 15:31:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.