Origin
Carroll, NY
Morning in Carroll on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
172.2 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
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6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carroll, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portville-Eldred Road, Portville-Ceres Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.03 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
86.1 miles from Carroll, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 172.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Portville-Eldred Road 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 Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 16m 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 Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portville-Eldred Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portville-Ceres Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olean-Portville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Union Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Portville-Eldred Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carroll, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Barberton Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Barberton Road
2
Turn right onto Portville-Eldred Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Portville-Eldred Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Portville-Ceres Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Portville-Ceres Road
4
Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on Olean-Portville Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Olean-Portville Road
6
Continue on East State Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Union Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Union Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
479 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Union Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Union Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Union Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Union Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Union Street
17
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
18
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
70 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
21
Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
22
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
23
Turn straight onto Geneva Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Street
24
Continue on State Highway 54
16 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 54
25
Continue on East Lake Road
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on Lake Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
27
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Liberty Street
28
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Elm Street
29
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
31
Continue on State Highway 54
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 54
32
Turn slight left
381 ft
·
6 sec
33
Continue on Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Spur Road
34
At the end of the road, turn left
13 mi
·
16 min
35
Turn right onto Seneca Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Seneca Street
36
Turn left onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
37
Continue on Lyons Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Lyons Road
38
Take the exit left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
39
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
40
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
37 mi
·
43 min
·
New York State Thruway
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
42
Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
43
Continue straight
7.9 mi
·
9 min
44
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Downtown
45
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Downtown
46
Turn left onto West Genesee Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
47
Continue on James Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
James Street
48
Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Oswego Boulevard
49
Continue on Erie Boulevard East
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
Erie Boulevard East
50
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Street
51
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 86.1 miles from Carroll, NY, or about 1h 38m 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.1 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
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 Carroll, 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 Carroll, NY
This is one driving day of about 172.2 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carroll, 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 86.1 mi from Carroll, NY · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.1 miles from Carroll, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.03 one way
$56.07 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| premium | $4.88 | $33.10 | $66.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.08 | $8.27 |
| Efficient EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.07 | $6.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.11 | $11.02 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Morning in Syracuse on Monday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 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 Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 172.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portville-Eldred Road, Portville-Ceres Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.1 miles from Carroll, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.03 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 Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 16m 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 Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carroll, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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