Trip from Syracuse, NY to Bay Wood, NY

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

293.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Syracuse, NY to Bay Wood, NY covers 293.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Genesee Street, Almond Street, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.28 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

146.6 miles from Syracuse, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 59m drive with frequent turns across 293.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Genesee Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Genesee Street	0 mi	0m
Almond Street	0 mi	0m
I 81 South	0 mi	0m
I 84 East	0 mi	0m
I 380 South	0 mi	0m
I 80 East	0 mi	0m
Keystone Shortway	0 mi	0m
Christopher Columbus Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: East Genesee Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on South State Street

2

Turn left onto East Genesee Street

3

Turn right onto Almond Street

4

Turn slight right

5

Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

6

Merge slight left

7

Continue straight

8

Continue straight

9

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

14

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

15

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

16

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

17

Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

18

Turn right onto Leonia

19

Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

20

Continue on Fort Lee Road

21

Continue on Main Street

22

Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

23

Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

24

Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

25

Merge slight left

26

Keep slight left

27

Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

28

Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

29

Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

30

Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

31

Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

32

Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

33

Continue on Clearview Expressway

34

Continue on Hollis Court Boulevard

35

At the end of the road, turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

36

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

37

Turn right onto 225th Street

38

Take the ramp straight toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge

39

Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

40

Take the exit slight left toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

41

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

42

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

43

Take the exit slight right toward Bay Shore Road South, Bay Shore

44

Turn straight onto Bay Shore Road

45

Continue on Bay Shore Road

46

Turn right onto Howells Road

47

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 146.6 miles from Syracuse, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.6 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bay Wood, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Syracuse, NY

This is one driving day of about 293.2 miles and 5h 59m.

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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Airmont, NY

147 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bay Wood, 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 Bay Wood, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.6 mi from Syracuse, NY

Apalachin, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Airmont, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$46.28	$92.55
midgrade	$4.48	$51.73	$103.45
premium	$4.86	$56.11	$112.22
diesel	$4.69	$54.18	$108.37

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Syracuse, NY to Bay Wood, NY covers 293.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Genesee Street, Almond Street, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 146.6 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 $46.28 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.

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