Origin
Camillus, NY
Evening in Camillus on Wednesday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camillus, NY to Syracuse, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camillus, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camillus, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 11.1 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 690, NY 5, NY 695 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on I 690. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.83 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.5 miles from Camillus, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 11.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 690 and NY 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 3.4 miles on I 690.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 690 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
472 ft
376 ft
Total Climb
109 ft
Total Descent
141 ft
Highest Point
472 ft
~3.2 mi in
Elevation Range
96 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 690 and NY 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Newport Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Newport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Newport Road
Turn right onto Newport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 690 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 690 East
6
10 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 11 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Camillus, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
10 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 690 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| NY 5 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| NY 695 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Newport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| James Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 690
— 3.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camillus, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Genesee Street
2
Turn right onto Newport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newport Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NY 5 East
4
Merge onto NY 5
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 5
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward NY 695 North
6
Continue on NY 695
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 695
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 690 East
8
Merge onto I 690
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on NY 5
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
James Street
13
Turn right onto NY 5
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oswego Boulevard
14
Continue on NY 5
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
Erie Boulevard East
15
Turn right onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.5 miles from Camillus, NY, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 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 11 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Camillus, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camillus, NY
This is one driving day of about 11.1 miles and 16m.
At 11.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 690 for about 3.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Camillus, NY · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Camillus, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Syracuse, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Syracuse, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Syracuse on Wednesday
Local time
7:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
14 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
16m 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 Camillus, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 11.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 690, NY 5, NY 695. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Camillus, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.83 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Newport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Camillus, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 376 ft to 472 ft elevation with about 109 ft of total climbing.
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