Trip from Syracuse, NY to Deerfield, NY

Drive Time

7h 11m

Distance

342.2 mi

551 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

7h 0m ★

6 AM

7h 11m

8 AM

7h 33m

10 AM

7h 19m

12 PM

7h 17m

3 PM

7h 20m

5 PM

7h 32m

8 PM

7h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Syracuse, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Deerfield, NY

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Syracuse, NY to Deerfield, NY covers 342.2 miles and takes about 7h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, Long Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 127.9 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.71 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

171.1 miles from Syracuse, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 11m highway drive covering 342.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. The longest continuous stretch is about 127.9 miles on I 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 127.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.5 miles in near US 6.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 342.2 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 129.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...

244 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...

244.3 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck

253.7 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

261.5 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Towns Along This Route

Between Syracuse, NY and Deerfield, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

Mt Pocono

129.5 mi in | ~2h 34m | via US 6

Milford

130.2 mi in | ~2h 35m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

244 mi in | ~4h 50m

Leonia

244.3 mi in | ~4h 50m

Teaneck

244.3 mi in | ~4h 50m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

246.5 mi in | ~4h 54m

Eastern Long Island

261.5 mi in | ~5h 15m

Cr 111: Manorville

315.3 mi in | ~6h 28m

Eastport

315.3 mi in | ~6h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	127.9 mi	2h 31m
Keystone Shortway	80 mi	1h 37m
Long Island Expressway	53.4 mi	1h 12m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
Sunrise Highway	13.2 mi	15m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Christopher Columbus Highway	5.5 mi	5m
County Road 39	4.8 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 127.9 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Deerfield, NY.

Start on South State Street

10 ft · 6 sec · South State Street

Turn left onto East Genesee Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East Genesee Street

Turn right onto Almond Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Almond Street

Turn slight right

295 ft · 5 sec

Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 81 South

Merge slight left

2.0 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 49 sec

Continue straight

73 mi · 1 hr 25 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Leonia, Teaneck

Turn right onto Leonia

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Leonia

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

453 ft · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

Continue on Fort Lee Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

Continue on Main Street

469 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

472 ft · 13 sec · George Washington Bridge

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

312 ft · 5 sec · George Washington Bridge Upper Level

Merge slight left

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on Clearview Expressway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

53 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Long Island Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

0.3 mi · 36 sec · CR 111: Manorville, Eastport

Turn right onto Captain Daniel Roe Highway

4.6 mi · 7 min · Captain Daniel Roe Highway

Take the exit left toward NY 27 East: Montauk

0.6 mi · 49 sec · NY 27 East: Montauk

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

13 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway

Continue on County Road 39

4.8 mi · 10 min · County Road 39

Turn left onto David Whites Lane

0.2 mi · 30 sec · David Whites Lane

Continue on Seven Ponds Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Seven Ponds Road

Continue on Lower Seven Ponds Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lower Seven Ponds Road

Continue on Head of Pond Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Head of Pond Road

Keep slight right to continue on Head of Pond Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Head of Pond Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Deerfield Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 171.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 3h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.9 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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 171.1 miles or 3h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Syracuse, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Syracuse, NY

This is one driving day of about 342.2 miles and 7h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Syracuse, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 127.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 171.1 mi from Syracuse, NY · 3h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

171 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.9 miles.

Arriving in Deerfield, NY

The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 247.8

View on nps.gov

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 247.8

View on nps.gov

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 306.8

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 247.8

View on nps.gov

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 247.8

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 247.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.71 one way

$111.42 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$60.37	$120.74
premium	$4.88	$65.79	$131.57
diesel	$5.64	$76.02	$152.05

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$56

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Syracuse L3s

Syracuse, NY

FLIPTURN

12 DCFC

Destiny Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Syracuse, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Marshall Square Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Syracuse, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Liverpool, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse

East Syracuse, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

DeWitt Service Plaza

Syracuse, NY

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Brixmor Erie Canal Centre (Syracuse, NY)

Syracuse, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EVolve NY Syracuse North

Syracuse, NY

Electrify America

3 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 2 FLIPTURN: 1 eVgo Network: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 VIALYNK: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.7	1	$35.93	$16.43
Efficient EV	85.6	0	$29.94	$13.69
EV Truck/SUV	136.9	1	$47.91	$21.90

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Syracuse, NY

Late night in Syracuse on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 16 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Deerfield, NY

Late night in Deerfield on Monday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

171 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 11m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Deerfield, NY covers 342.2 miles and takes about 7h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, Long Island Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 171.1 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 $55.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Syracuse, NY and Deerfield, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia, Teaneck and George Washington Bridge Upper Level - among others.

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