How far is Woodhaven, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Woodhaven, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
268.1 mi
04h 38m
Flight
201.08 mi
323.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.08 mi
Kilometers
323.6 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.1 mi
Kilometers
431.47 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Woodhaven
Fri, Oct 16, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodhaven
2026-10-15T22:38
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Oct 16, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodhaven
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
Tusten
NY

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

From Woodhaven
128.5 mi
02h 19m
To Syracuse
139.6 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Woodhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 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 Woodhaven and Syracuse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 85th Street

    1229 ft · 1 min · 85th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cypress Hills Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Cypress Hills Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cooper Avenue

    98 m · 17 sec · Cooper Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    73 m · 6 sec · Cooper Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 65th Place

    641 ft · 36 sec · 65th Place

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    559 ft · 13 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Cypress Hills Street

    1565 ft · 51 sec · Cypress Hills Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Fresh Pond Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fresh Pond Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    892 ft · 17 sec · Flushing Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    729 ft · 22 sec · Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hamilton Place

    817 ft · 27 sec · Hamilton Place

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Borden Avenue

    857 ft · 29 sec · Borden Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Queens-Midtown Expressway

    1196 ft · 43 sec · Queens-Midtown Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Manhattan

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan

    2825 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Queens-Midtown Tunnel

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street

    745 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto East 37th Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel

    145 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    104 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    32 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Tunnel Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  38. 38

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

    1421 ft · 37 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on Almond Street

    1718 ft · 38 sec · Almond Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec · East Genesee Street

  46. 46

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

    3 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodhaven 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
47 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 32%
I 81 North
70.9 mi · 26%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 17%
NJ 3 West
21.4 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 6%
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

66.5 mi · 01h 17m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
201.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tusten
02h 19m from Woodhaven
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodhaven 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 Woodhaven to Syracuse?

The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 128.5 miles from Woodhaven and 139.6 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodhaven and Mostly Sunny 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 Woodhaven and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 201.08 mi (323.6 km).

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#1 Woodhaven

Woodhaven is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6892700, -73.8579100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Syracuse

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: 85th Street (-73.857887, 40.689274)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.81 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.16
18.92 gal · 71.62 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $42.08 $84.16
Mid-grade $4.98 $47.13 $94.26
Premium $5.38 $50.91 $101.83
Diesel $6.51 $61.58 $123.15

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 Woodhaven and Syracuse. The current time is 22:38:50.

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.