Origin
Cazenovia, NY
Late night in Cazenovia on Friday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cazenovia, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cazenovia, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 20.5-mile drive from Cazenovia, NY, to Syracuse, NY, takes about 33 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route offers a convenient connection within the Northeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Cazenovia Road and Highbridge Road, interspersed with a segment on I-690. The drive's profile suggests a turn-heavy local experience, making it a quick and uncomplicated journey. There are no recommended overnight stops, and with zero planned stops, you can easily complete this trip in a single outing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 20.5-mile trip. Only 25% of the route is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.1 miles on I-690. This means you'll be transitioning between different road types, including Cazenovia Road and Highbridge Road, which are likely to involve more frequent turns and lower speeds. The experience will be less about highway cruising and more about navigating local thoroughfares. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments rather than a steady, monotonous journey.
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.
I 690 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 13.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 481 North: Syracuse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 481 North: Syracuse
6
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 690 West: Syracuse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Townsend Street, Downtown
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 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 11 / South State Street
Turn left onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 690 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Cazenovia Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Highbridge Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Syracuse Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| I 481 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Ledyard Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Genesee Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 690
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cazenovia, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on US 20; NY 13
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
2
Turn left onto US 20; NY 13
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Forman Street
3
Turn right onto US 20
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Ledyard Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit onto NY 92
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Syracuse Road
5
Merge onto NY 92
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Syracuse Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on NY 92
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cazenovia Road
7
Continue on NY 92
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
8
Continue on NY 173; NY 92
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Seneca Street
9
Turn right onto NY 92
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayette Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NY 92
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highbridge Road
11
Continue on NY 5; NY 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Genesee Street
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 481 North: Syracuse
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 481
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 481
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on I 690
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 690
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
19
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 11
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 mph
60% 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
41 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
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cazenovia, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 20.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 690, Cazenovia Road, Highbridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Cazenovia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 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 12 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cazenovia, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Fort Stanwix National Monument.
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