Origin
Geneseo, NY
Afternoon in Geneseo on Monday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
106.2 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
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6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneseo, NY
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Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 106.2 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Center Street, East South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.29 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Geneseo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 106.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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 Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 1h 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 Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Genesee Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneseo, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Exit the rotary onto Center Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto East South Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East South Street
5
Continue on Lakeville Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeville Road
6
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Genesee Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, NY 253
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 90, NY 253
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
10
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
12
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
73 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
15
Continue straight
7.9 mi
·
9 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Downtown
17
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Downtown
18
Turn left onto West Genesee Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
19
Continue on James Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
James Street
20
Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Oswego Boulevard
21
Continue on Erie Boulevard East
525 ft
·
19 sec
·
Erie Boulevard East
22
Turn right onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Street
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.1 miles from Geneseo, NY, or about 53m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
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 Geneseo, 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 Geneseo, NY
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Geneseo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from Geneseo, NY · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
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
$17.29 one way
$34.58 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
| premium | $4.88 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 Monday
Local time
2:24 PM
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
2 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
1h 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 Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 106.2 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Center Street, East South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 miles from Geneseo, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.29 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.
The drive from Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 1h 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 Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Geneseo, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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