Origin
Gates, NY
Afternoon in Gates on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
149.1 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 149.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.54 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
74.5 miles from Gates, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 149.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 149.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bryant Bridge 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Bridge Road | — | — |
| Route 29 | — | — |
| Lake Avenue | — | — |
| Henning Road | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
| US 9 North | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bryant Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
2
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
3
Turn left onto Route 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
4
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Turn left onto Henning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Henning Road
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Union Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 9 North: Saratoga Springs
10
Turn straight onto US 9
377 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 9
11
Continue on US 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 9
12
Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Malta Avenue
13
Turn left onto Milton Avenue
328 ft
·
13 sec
·
Milton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Front Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Front Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Charlton Street
16
Turn right onto West High Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West High Street
17
Continue on Amsterdam Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Amsterdam Road
18
Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
19
Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
20
Continue on State Highway 67
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 67
21
Continue on Market Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pearl Street
23
Continue on East Main Street
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on State Highway 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
25
Turn left
397 ft
·
12 sec
26
Continue straight
525 ft
·
14 sec
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
28
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
102 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
New York State Thruway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
31
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
33
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
34
Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Townsend Street, Downtown
35
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
36
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
37
Turn left onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
38
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Gates, NY, or about 1h 23m 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 33 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m
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 Gates, 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 Gates, NY
This is one driving day of about 149.1 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Gates, 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 74.5 mi from Gates, NY · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Gates, 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
$24.54 one way
$49.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.92 | $65.84 |
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: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.66 | $7.16 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.87 | $9.54 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
31 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
2h 46m 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 Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 149.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.54 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.
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 Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gates, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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