How far is White Plains, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
243.66 mi
03h 54m
Flight
185.29 mi
298.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.29 mi
Kilometers
298.19 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.66 mi
Kilometers
392.13 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in White Plains
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Plains
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Plains
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 White Plains
121.7 mi
01h 57m
To Syracuse
122 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Syracuse.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    582 ft · 16 sec · Orchard Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    686 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  21. 21

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 58%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 29%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
8.85 mi · 4%
Cross Westchester Expressway
4.44 mi · 2%
North Broadway
0.91 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
185.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 57m from White Plains
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving White Plains 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 White Plains to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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 121.7 miles from White Plains and 122 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.48 one way or $68.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around White Plains 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 White Plains and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 185.29 mi (298.19 km).

White Plains

#1 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.762983, 41.03406)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.55 L · about $34.48
Round trip
$68.95
17.2 gal · 65.1 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $34.48 $68.95
Mid-grade $4.48 $38.54 $77.07
Premium $4.86 $41.80 $83.61
Diesel $4.69 $40.37 $80.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between White Plains and Syracuse. The current time is 22:52:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.