Road Trips from Syracuse, NY
Deciding where to escape from Syracuse this weekend? You've got options for quick, scenic drives or longer hauls toward the coast. Several routes offer park access within a few hours, perfect for a day trip. If you're looking for a longer drive, there are several destinations over 5 hours away that feature highway driving and proximity to national monuments. Consider what kind of trip you want – a shorter, flatter drive with historical park options, or a longer, faster route towards the coast with urban monument access.
Total Routes
52
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
52
Full-day getaway
Hudson, NY
3h 36m178.8 mi one way
This 3.6-hour drive to Hudson is one of the closer options, covering 178.8 miles on mostly surface roads with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. You'll have access to parks like Fort Stanwix National Monument and Saratoga National Historical Park along the way, making it a good choice for a day trip focused on history.
Port Ewen, NY
3h 57m198.5 mi one way
Port Ewen is a 4-hour drive, just a bit longer than Hudson, covering 198.5 miles. Like Hudson, it features mostly surface roads and a drive score of 8, with mostly flat terrain. The nearby parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument and Saratoga National Historical Park, offering similar historical exploration opportunities as the Hudson route.
Weekend trip
50 total in this range
Manhattan, NY
5h 9m254.6 mi one way
Wakefield, NY
5h 11m255.4 mi one way
Woodside, NY
5h 14m254 mi one way
For a faster trip, Woodside is 5.2 hours and 254 miles, primarily on highways with a high drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling. This route provides access to national monuments such as Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument, a different kind of park experience than the upstate options.
Manhasset, NY
5h 25m266.1 mi one way
Manhasset offers a 5.4-hour drive covering 266.1 miles, predominantly on highways with a drive score of 9. This route features gently rolling terrain. You'll be near national memorials like Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial, providing access to significant historical sites.
Island Park, NY
5h 41m277.6 mi one way
Island Park is a longer drive at 5.7 hours, covering 277.6 miles. It uses mostly highway driving with a drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain. Proximity to national memorials such as Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial makes this a solid choice if you're aiming for urban historical landmarks.
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Manhattan, NY
5h 9m254.6 mi one way
Wakefield, NY
5h 11m255.4 mi one way
Woodside, NY
5h 14m254 mi one way
Manhasset, NY
5h 25m266.1 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
5h 9m254.6 mi one way
Woodside, NY
5h 14m254 mi one way
Manhasset, NY
5h 25m266.1 mi one way
Port Washington, NY
5h 30m268.6 mi one way
Manhattan, NY
5h 9m254.6 mi one way
Wakefield, NY
5h 11m255.4 mi one way
Woodside, NY
5h 14m254 mi one way
Manhasset, NY
5h 25m266.1 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer access to parks like Fort Stanwix National Monument, with mostly flat terrain suitable for exploration.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer highway routes to coastal areas, with gently rolling terrain and access to urban national memorials.
Fall
Fall foliage can be enjoyed on the flatter terrain routes towards parks like Saratoga National Historical Park, with drive scores of 8.
Winter
Winter drives can be faster on the highway routes, though park access near destinations like Hudson, NY may be limited.
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