Origin
Syosset, NY
Evening in Syosset on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syosset, NY to Syracuse, NY
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
280.5 mi
451 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Syosset, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 280.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Avenue, Underhill Boulevard, Jericho Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
140.2 miles from Syosset, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 280.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syosset, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Underhill Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jericho Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Store Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jackson Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syosset, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
341 ft
·
11 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
2
Turn straight onto Jackson Avenue
404 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Underhill Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Underhill Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
5
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Store Hill Road
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 495 West: New York
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
7
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
9
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
10
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
12
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
13
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
16
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
22
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
24
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
68 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
26
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
28
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
29
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
32
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Syracuse
33
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
34
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
35
Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Adams Street, Harrison Street
36
Continue on Almond Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Almond Street
37
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Genesee Street
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
10 ft
·
South State Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 140.2 miles from Syosset, NY, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.2 miles or 2h 25m 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 59m
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 Syosset, 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 Syosset, NY
This is one driving day of about 280.5 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Syosset, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.2 mi from Syosset, NY · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 140.2 miles from Syosset, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.66 one way
$91.33 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $49.49 | $98.97 |
| premium | $4.88 | $53.92 | $107.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.32 | $124.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.45 | $13.46 |
| Efficient EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.54 | $11.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.2 | 1 | $39.27 | $17.95 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
140 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
1 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 51m 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 Syosset, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 280.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Avenue, Underhill Boulevard, Jericho Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.2 miles from Syosset, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.66 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 straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syosset, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syosset, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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