Origin
Baldwinsville, NY
Afternoon in Baldwinsville on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwinsville, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwinsville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Baldwinsville, NY to Syracuse, NY is 13.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 690/NY 690, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive connects two locations within New York's Northeast region. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick hop between these neighboring cities, requiring minimal planning. You'll find yourself on main roads for the entirety of the journey, making it a straightforward and efficient commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 690 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| NY 690 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Van Buren Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Syracuse Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oswego Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| James Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 690
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwinsville, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 31; NY 370
5 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Genesee Street
2
Turn right onto NY 48
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Oswego Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on NY 48
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Syracuse Street
4
Turn right onto Van Buren Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Buren Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NY 690 South
6
Merge onto NY 690
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 690
7
Continue on I 690
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 5
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
James Street
12
Turn right onto NY 5
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oswego Boulevard
13
Continue on NY 5
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
Erie Boulevard East
14
Turn right onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
US 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 48 / Oswego Street
Turn right onto NY 48 / Oswego Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 5 / West Genesee Street
Turn left onto NY 5 / West Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 11 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Afternoon in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
9 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
19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive primarily utilizes highways, with 73% of the route on such roads. Expect a highway-focused experience, especially on the longest stretch of 7.9 miles along I 690. The journey is characterized by its directness, utilizing major arteries like I 690, NY 690, and Van Buren Road. You'll spend most of your time on these main thoroughfares, experiencing a consistent driving pace for the short duration.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on I 690.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 690 and NY 690. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 48 / Oswego Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 48 / Oswego Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baldwinsville, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
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 19m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on I 690. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 48 / Oswego Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Syracuse, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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