Trip from Eastchester, NY to Syracuse, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

249.1 mi

401 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 57m ★

6 AM

5h 10m

8 AM

5h 37m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 17m

3 PM

5h 21m

5 PM

5h 36m

8 PM

5h 2m

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

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town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Eastchester, NY

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city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Syracuse, NY

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Trip Overview

This 249.1-mile journey from Eastchester, NY, to Syracuse, NY, is a straightforward drive primarily utilizing I-81 and NY 17, with a significant portion on Long Mountain Parkway. Clocking in at around 5 hours and 10 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, especially with a modest fuel cost estimated at $41. The drive is largely highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points within New York State. You'll find the experience to be direct and uncomplicated, ideal for those prioritizing arrival time.

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

124.5 miles from Eastchester, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Mountain Parkway	107.6 mi	2h 15m
I 81	70.5 mi	1h 22m
NY 17	33.7 mi	40m
New York State Thruway	16.4 mi	22m
Palisades Interstate Parkway	14.9 mi	17m
Tuckahoe Road	1.5 mi	3m
Main Street	0.9 mi	2m
I-81	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Long Mountain Parkway — 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Lincoln Place

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lincoln Place

Turn right onto Mill Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Mill Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto NY 22

0.2 mi · 15 sec · White Plains Road

Turn slight right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Yonkers Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on Tuckahoe Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Tuckahoe Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 87 North

Merge onto I 87

16 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 18 Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

Enter roundabout onto US 6

375 ft · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

Continue on US 6

108 mi · 2 hr 14 min · Long Mountain Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 17

34 mi · 40 min · NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81

Toward I 81 North: Syracuse Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 81

Toward Syracuse Use the straight lane.

Continue on I-81

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I-81

Continue on I 81

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Adams Street, Harrison Street Use the slight right lane.

Continue on Almond Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Almond Street

Use the left / slight left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto NY 92

0.3 mi · 36 sec · East Genesee Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 11

10 ft · 0 sec · South State Street

Arrive at destination

US 11

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 10-minute drive, leaving Eastchester in the morning will allow you to reach Syracuse well before evening, giving you flexibility upon arrival. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $41 for the 249.1 miles. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the 107.6-mile stretch on Long Mountain Parkway; planning a brief stop just before this segment could break up the longest continuous driving period.

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 124.5 miles from Eastchester, NY, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 55 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.5 miles or 2h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 16m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eastchester, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eastchester, NY

This is one driving day of about 249.1 miles and 5h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Eastchester, 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Orange County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Windsor, NY

125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Walton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.5 miles from Eastchester, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Long Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Syracuse, New York

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

1.8 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $50

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tomkins Cove, New York

+18887800062

Visit website

Museum of Science & Technology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+13154259068

Visit website

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

Visit website

WonderWorks Destiny

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+13154667700

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13152165833

Visit website

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13154536767

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Lights on the Lake

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13154536712

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 248.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | Yonkers Avenue

Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

20 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13N Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

179.2 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Syracuse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 81 North: Syracuse

245.6 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in | I 81

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward Syracuse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Syracuse

248.2 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in

Take the exit toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.00 one way

$82.01 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$44.34	$88.68
premium	$4.92	$48.28	$96.56
diesel	$5.61	$55.00	$110.00

Estimated Tolls: $0.82

New York State Thruway (16.4 mi) $0.82

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

$41

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.7	0	$26.16	$11.96
Efficient EV	62.3	0	$21.80	$9.96
EV Truck/SUV	99.6	1	$34.87	$15.94

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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 18, 2026

Origin

Eastchester, NY

Late night in Eastchester on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Syracuse, NY

Late night in Syracuse on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 7 to 16 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

25 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

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 91% of this 249.1-mile trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive will be on interstates like I-81 and NY 17, the initial segment on Long Mountain Parkway might offer a slightly different feel before merging into the main highway system. Overall, this route prioritizes efficient travel over winding backroads.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Yonkers Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 249.1 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 1.6 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Eastchester, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Albany.

Palisades Parkway North

20 mi in | ~30m

Bear Mountain

20 mi in | ~30m

New York State Thruway

35.6 mi in | ~48m

Albany

177.3 mi in | ~3h 44m | via I 81

About the Cities

Arriving in Syracuse, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1848

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

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 249.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.82 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Syracuse, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Syracuse, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Eastchester, NY to Syracuse, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Tombolinos Restaurant

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

ViaLynk Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ViaLynk Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Museum of Science & Technology

5 Wits Syracuse

WonderWorks Destiny

Get Air Trampoline Park

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

CNY Living History Center

Lights on the Lake

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eastchester, NY

Syracuse, NY

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 10m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Castle Clinton National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Syracuse, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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