Trip from Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

151 mi

243 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 25m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 8m

3 PM

3h 12m

5 PM

3h 24m

8 PM

2h 56m

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

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North Syracuse, NY

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY covers 151 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Court Street, Lafayette Square, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.58 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

75.5 miles from Buffalo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 151 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Court Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Court Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lafayette Square	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Genesee Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Elm Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
NY 33 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kensington Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 90 East	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Court Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Niagara Square

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Niagara Square

Exit the rotary onto Court Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Court Street

Continue on Lafayette Square

374 ft · 18 sec · Lafayette Square

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto Genesee Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Genesee Street

Turn left onto Elm Street

262 ft · 8 sec · Elm Street

Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East

0.2 mi · 15 sec · NY 33 East

Continue on Kensington Expressway

6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

0.3 mi · 46 sec · I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

139 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

499 ft · 14 sec · I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 81: Watertown, Binghamton

Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown

Merge slight left

0.6 mi · 43 sec

Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Mattydale

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 11: Mattydale

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Turn left onto Brewerton Road

348 ft · 8 sec · Brewerton Road

Keep slight left to continue on Brewerton Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Brewerton Road

Continue on South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 75.5 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.5 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY

This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buffalo, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.5 mi from Buffalo, NY · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Victor, NY

76 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

Manchester, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Victor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.5 miles from Buffalo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Syracuse, NY

The final approach into North 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 North Syracuse, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.58 one way

$49.16 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$26.64	$53.28
premium	$4.88	$29.03	$58.06
diesel	$5.64	$33.55	$67.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.3	$15.85	$7.25
Efficient EV	37.8	$13.21	$6.04
EV Truck/SUV	60.4	$21.14	$9.66

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Buffalo, NY

Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Syracuse, NY

Afternoon in North Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

23 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

3h 2m 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 Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY covers 151 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Court Street, Lafayette Square, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.5 miles from Buffalo, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.58 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Buffalo, NY to North Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.