How far is Thornwood, NY from Syracuse, NY?
The driving distance from Thornwood, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Delaware County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thornwood and Syracuse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thornwood and Syracuse.
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Start on Kensico Road
42 m · 8 sec · Kensico Road
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Continue on Kensico Road
736 ft · 31 sec · Kensico Road
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Continue on Marble Avenue
733 ft · 27 sec · Marble Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
113 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.2 km · 58 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Rd, Pleasantville
133 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
155 m · 12 sec · Bedford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasantville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Pleasantville Road
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Take the ramp left
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn sharp right
13.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
934 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Turn slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
1582 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle
54 m · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
1159 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2193 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
1421 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Almond Street
1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
3 m · 1 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornwood and Syracuse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Thornwood and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thornwood to Syracuse?
The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 118.2 miles from Thornwood and 119.9 miles from Syracuse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.36 one way or $74.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Thornwood and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thornwood and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 180.08 mi (289.81 km).
#1 Thornwood
Census-designated place in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 41.1234300, -73.7790200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $45.21 | $90.42 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $54.68 | $109.35 |
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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