Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
229 mi
368 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Bardonia, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 229 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 304, Germonds Road, Palisades Interstate Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
114.5 miles from Bardonia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 229 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 304 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Germonds Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Mountain Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Mountain Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bardonia, NY and Syracuse, NY.
Start on State Highway 304
Turn left onto Germonds Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
Continue on Almond Street
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.5 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bardonia, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 229 miles and 3h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.5 mi from Bardonia, NY · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 114.5 miles from Bardonia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.14 one way
$72.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $40.40 | $80.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $43.83 | $87.65 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $42.32 | $84.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.04 | $10.99 |
| Efficient EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.04 | $9.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.06 | $14.66 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bardonia on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
115 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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