Origin
Bardonia, NY
Evening in Bardonia on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bardonia, NY to Syracuse, NY
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
228.8 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bardonia, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bardonia to Syracuse covers 228.8 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 39 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused route utilizing I-81 and NY-17, it is very manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $37 for fuel to complete the journey. Both your starting point and destination are nestled within the Northeast, ensuring a consistent regional experience throughout your drive. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend getaway, the direct nature of the route makes for a straightforward transition across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.4 miles from Bardonia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is almost entirely highway-based, with 99% of your time spent on major roads like the Long Mountain Parkway. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 107.6 miles on the parkway. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over local road exploration. While the drive is focused on major thoroughfares, the transition between the parkway, NY-17, and I-81 provides enough change to keep the journey from feeling entirely static. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed to get you to your destination with minimal navigation stress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 107.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 228.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State T...
6
157.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
|
I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
7
158.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
|
I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Syracuse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
7
225.4 mi into trip
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~4h 34m in
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I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward Syracuse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Syracuse
7
227.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Bardonia, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway and Albany.
New York State Thruway
15.3 mi in
|
~18m
Albany
157.1 mi in
|
~3h 14m
|
via I 81
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Mountain Parkway | 107.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| I 81 | 70.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| NY 17 | 33.7 mi | 40m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 304 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Germonds Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Almond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bardonia, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 304
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 304
2
Turn left onto CR 27
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Germonds Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
4
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 18
Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
6
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Parkway
7
Continue on US 6
108 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on NY 17
34 mi
·
40 min
·
NY 17
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
66 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 81
Toward Syracuse
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I-81
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-81
13
Continue on I 81
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Almond Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Almond Street
Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto NY 92
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Genesee Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
South State Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 4-hour and 39-minute drive, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go without needing an overnight stay. I recommend planning for one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, which will help you maintain focus during the longer highway segments. Aim to depart outside of peak traffic hours to ensure you keep your travel time close to the estimate. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 107.6-mile stretch on the Long Mountain Parkway, as service opportunities may be spaced out. By pacing your single stop halfway through the journey, you will arrive in Syracuse feeling energized rather than drained by the interstate grind.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.4 miles from Bardonia, NY, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bardonia, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bardonia, NY
This is one driving day of about 228.8 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bardonia, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.4 mi from Bardonia, NY · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.4 miles from Bardonia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
Arriving in Syracuse, NY
The final approach into Syracuse, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Syracuse, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.25 one way
$74.50 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $40.36 | $80.73 |
| premium | $4.88 | $43.99 | $87.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.83 | $101.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.02 | $10.98 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.03 | $14.64 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Evening in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
114 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bardonia, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 228.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Mountain Parkway, I 81, NY 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.4 miles from Bardonia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 228.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bardonia, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway and Albany.
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