Origin
Hobson, OH
Afternoon in Hobson on Thursday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobson, OH to Syracuse, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
1 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Hobson, OH to Syracuse, OH covers 8.6 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Powell Street, General Hartinger Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on West Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
1 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near South 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 833 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (College Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South 2nd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 833 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 833 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
College Street
Turn sharp left onto College Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Peach Alley
Turn right onto Peach Alley
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Powell Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| General Hartinger Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 2nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hobson Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Peach Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 6.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobson, OH and Syracuse, OH.
1
Start on C-21
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hobson Drive
2
Continue on Powell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Powell Street
3
Continue on General Hartinger Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
General Hartinger Parkway
4
At end of road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Avenue
5
Turn slight right onto North 2nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
6
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto SR 833
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
8
Turn sharp left onto College Street
394 ft
·
19 sec
·
College Street
9
Turn right onto Peach Alley
291 ft
·
12 sec
·
Peach Alley
10
Arrive at destination
Peach Alley
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.3 mi from Hobson, OH · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 8.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from Hobson, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Syracuse, OH
The final approach into Syracuse, OH 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, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
MARK PORTER 1 MARK PORTER 1
Pomeroy, OH
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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, OH
Afternoon in Syracuse on Thursday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
11 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
17m 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 Hobson, OH to Syracuse, OH covers 8.6 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Powell Street, General Hartinger Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from Hobson, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.33 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 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (SR 833 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (College Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Hobson, OH to Syracuse, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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