Origin
Hannibal, NY
Late night in Hannibal on Friday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hannibal, NY to Syracuse, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hannibal, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.6-mile drive from Hannibal to Syracuse, New York, will take you about 48 minutes to complete. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 88% of the journey on major roads like State Route 48 and I-690. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $6 for this trip. Given its short distance and efficient highway profile, this route is perfect for a quick transit between these two locations within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive offers a highway-focused experience, with the majority of your journey on well-maintained roads. You'll spend most of your time on State Route 48 and I-690, contributing to its 88% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on State Route 48, offering a consistent pace. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
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.
State Route 48 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 48 and I 690. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (NY 5 / West Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
33.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NY 5 / West Genesee Street
Turn left onto NY 5 / West Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
34.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
NY 5 / Oswego Boulevard
Turn right onto NY 5 / Oswego Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 11 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 48 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| I 690 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| NY 690 | 7 mi | 7m |
| State Route 3 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| West 1st Street South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 48
— 8.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hannibal, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 3
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Church Street
2
Continue on NY 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Street
3
Continue on NY 3
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 3
4
Continue on NY 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
5
Turn right onto NY 48
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street South
6
Continue on NY 48
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 48
7
Continue on NY 690
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 690
8
Continue on I 690
7.9 mi
·
9 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Hannibal, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Hannibal, 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
$5.70 one way
$11.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
12:50 AM
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
16 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
48m 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 Hannibal, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 34.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 48, I 690, NY 690. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Hannibal, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.70 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 straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (NY 5 / West Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hannibal, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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