The drive from Syracuse, NY to Beekman, NY covers 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 86, I 81, I 84 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.3 miles on I 86.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.05 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
112.6 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.
Top landmarks
•Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
•Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
•Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 225.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 41m highway drive covering 225.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 86 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.3 miles on I 86.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,648 ft256 ft
Total Climb
2,051 ft
Total Descent
2,073 ft
Highest Point
1,648 ft
~144.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,391 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 92 / East Genesee Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 92 / East Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.1 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 92 / East Genesee Street
Turn left onto NY 92 / East Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward New York
6
181.4 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 116
Toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery
6
217.4 mi into trip|~4h 29m in
Take the exit toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52B
Toward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Syracuse, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward New York and Montgomery.
New York
76.1 mi in|~1h 30m|via I 86; NY 17
Montgomery
181.4 mi in|~3h 42m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
105.3 mi
2h 11m
I 81
74.5 mi
1h 28m
I 84
18.3 mi
21m
State Highway 17K
16.4 mi
22m
Taconic State Parkway
4.2 mi
5m
Beekman Road
2.9 mi
4m
I-81
0.8 mi
<1m
Ward Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 105.3 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Beekman, NY.
1
Start on US 11
10 ft·5 sec·South State Street
2
Turn left onto NY 92
0.3 mi·31 sec·East Genesee Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Almond Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·Almond Street
4
Turn slight right
296 ft·5 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 81 South
6
Merge onto I 81
2.0 mi·2 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi·48 sec·I-81
8
Continue on I 81
73 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 11 min·I 86; NY 17
Toward New York
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 116Toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery
11
Turn left onto NY 17K
10 mi·14 min·State Highway 17K
12
Turn slight right onto NY 17K
243 ft·4 sec·Ward's Bridge
13
Continue on NY 17K
0.7 mi·1 min·Ward Street
14
Continue on NY 17K
6.2 mi·8 min·State Highway 17K
15
Turn left
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
16
Merge onto I 84
18 mi·21 min·I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 52BToward Taconic State Parkway North, Albany
18
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
4.2 mi·5 min·Taconic State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Hopewell Junction, Sylvan Lake
20
Turn right onto CR 9
2.9 mi·4 min·Beekman Road
21
Turn left
42 ft·3 sec
22
Arrive at 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 112.6 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.3 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 50 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 16m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beekman, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY
This is one driving day of about 225.1 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Syracuse, 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 I 86 for about 105.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.6 mi from Syracuse, NY
· 2h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 7.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.05 one way
$74.11 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$40.07
$80.13
premium
$4.92
$43.63
$87.26
diesel
$5.61
$49.70
$99.40
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: 78.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.5
0
$23.64
$10.80
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.70
$9.00
EV Truck/SUV
90
1
$31.51
$14.41
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Syracuse, NY
Morning
in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beekman, NY
Morning
in Beekman on Saturday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Rockland, NY
113 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
39 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 41m 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 Syracuse, NY to Beekman, NY covers 225.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, I 81, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.6 miles from Syracuse, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 92 / East Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.1 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Syracuse, NY and Beekman, NY, road signs point toward New York and Montgomery.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 256 ft to 1,648 ft elevation with about 2,051 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.
