How far is Valhalla, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Valhalla, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
240.11 mi
03h 59m
Flight
182.73 mi
294.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.73 mi
Kilometers
294.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.11 mi
Kilometers
386.42 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM EDT
Return by in Valhalla
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valhalla
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valhalla
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 Valhalla
121.5 mi
01h 59m
To Syracuse
118.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    14 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Legion Drive

    2586 ft · 1 min · Legion Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grasslands Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Grasslands Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Saw Mill River Road

    969 ft · 37 sec · Old Saw Mill River Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Saw Mill River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Avenue

    1388 ft · 28 sec · North Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 287 West

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  26. 26

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valhalla 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 59%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 30%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
8.85 mi · 4%
Grasslands Road
2.15 mi · 1%
Cross Westchester Expressway
1.18 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 59m from Valhalla
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valhalla 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 Valhalla to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 121.5 miles from Valhalla and 118.6 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valhalla and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

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 Valhalla and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 182.73 mi (294.08 km).

Valhalla

#1 Valhalla

Town in New York

Population3,162
Coordinates41.0748200, -73.7751300
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.775085, 41.07485)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.07 L · about $37.67
Round trip
$75.35
16.94 gal · 64.14 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $37.67 $75.35
Mid-grade $4.98 $42.20 $84.40
Premium $5.38 $45.59 $91.17
Diesel $6.51 $55.13 $110.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Valhalla and Syracuse. The current time is 14:32:52.

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.