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Trip from Attica, NY to Syracuse, NY

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

123.2 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

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Downtown Attica, NY, NY

Attica, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Syracuse, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Attica, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 123.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, Alexander Road, I 690 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.3 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.6 miles from Attica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 123.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 100.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 113.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 123.2 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 113.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

8
113.3 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

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 39 Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
6
114 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
6
122.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Downtown
8
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Downtown
6
123 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | US 11 / South State Street

Turn right onto US 11 / South State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Attica, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton along the way.

Fulton

113.3 mi in | ~2h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 100.3 mi 1h 55m
Alexander Road 9.3 mi 13m
I 690 7.9 mi 9m
Oak Street 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Walnut Street 0.7 mi 1m
Market Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Genesee Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 100.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

71 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto NY 238

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto NY 98; NY 238

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Market Street
4

Turn straight onto NY 98

2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road
5

Continue on NY 98

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
6

Continue on NY 98

6.6 mi · 9 min · Alexander Road
7

Continue on NY 98

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
8

Continue on NY 98

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South Main Street
9

Enter roundabout onto NY 33; NY 98

23 ft · 0 sec · Oak Street
10

Continue on NY 33; NY 98

1.2 mi · 2 min · Oak Street
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East
13

Merge onto I 90

100 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 39 Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
16

Continue on I 690

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Genesee Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on NY 5

0.1 mi · 23 sec · James Street
21

Turn right onto NY 5

317 ft · 11 sec · Oswego Boulevard
22

Continue on NY 5

524 ft · 18 sec · Erie Boulevard East
23

Turn right onto US 11

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South State Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Arrive at destination

US 11

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.6 miles from Attica, NY, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.3 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.6 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Attica, 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 Attica, NY

This is one driving day of about 123.2 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Attica, 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 New York State Thruway for about 100.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.6 mi from Attica, NY · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Thompson, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thompson, NY

62 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

Clay, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Thompson, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Attica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.3 miles.

Arriving in Syracuse, NY

The final approach into Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 85
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 93.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.06 one way

$40.11 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $21.73 $43.47
premium $4.88 $23.68 $47.37
diesel $5.64 $27.37 $54.74

Estimated Tolls: $5.01

New York State Thruway (100.3 mi) $5.01

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

$20

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Towne Center - Tesla Supercharger

Batavia, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

22047 - Batavia

Batavia, NY

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

Ontario Service Plaza

Leroy, NY

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Scottsville Service Plaza

Scottsville, NY

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

EVolve NY Henrietta

Henrietta, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Barnard Chevy

Churchville, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

2 DCFC

QUICKLEES27 DC FAST 1

Batavia, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

QUICKLEES27 QUICKLEE'S/DCFC

Batavia, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 APPLEGREEN: 2 Tesla: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.94 $5.91
Efficient EV 30.8 0 $10.78 $4.93
EV Truck/SUV 49.3 0 $17.25 $7.88

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 4 days ago

Origin

Attica, NY

Morning in Attica on Monday

Local time

8:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Syracuse, NY

Morning in Syracuse on Monday

Local time

8:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

50°F

Thompson, NY

62 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

13 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

2h 31m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Attica, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 123.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Alexander Road, I 690. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.6 miles from Attica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 123.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 113.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Attica, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton along the way.

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