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Trip from Hyde Park, NY to Syracuse, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

95.7 mi

154 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hyde Park, NY, NY

Hyde Park, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Syracuse, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hyde Park, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 28, I 690 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.75 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.

Midpoint

47.8 miles from Hyde Park, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Hyde Park, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 86.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 95.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego

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 34A Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
7
90.3 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
8
95.1 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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
95.4 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | North Townsend Street

Turn left onto North Townsend Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
95.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 11 / South State Street

Turn left onto US 11 / South State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hyde Park, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Oswego, Fairgrounds and Binghamton.

Oswego

86.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

Fairgrounds

87.6 mi in | ~1h 56m

Binghamton

87.6 mi in | ~1h 56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 56.6 mi 1h 5m
State Highway 28 26 mi 40m
I 690 4.1 mi 5m
I 481 2.3 mi 2m
Glen Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
County Highway 25A 0.7 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Columbia Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 56.6 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, NY and Syracuse, NY.

1

Start on NY 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
2

Continue on NY 28

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Chestnut Street
3

Turn left onto NY 28; NY 80

0.9 mi · 2 min · Glen Avenue
4

Continue on NY 28; NY 80

13 mi · 22 min · State Highway 28
5

Turn left onto CR 25A

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Highway 25A
6

Continue on NY 28

10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 28
7

Continue on NY 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · Columbia Street
8

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 90 West
11

Merge onto I 90

57 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New York State Thruway
12

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 34A Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
14

Merge onto I 481

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 481
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on I 690

4.1 mi · 5 min · I 690
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Exit 13 Toward Townsend Street, Downtown Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn left onto North Townsend Street

501 ft · 16 sec · North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto East Water Street

479 ft · 16 sec · East Water Street
20

Turn left onto US 11

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South State Street
Use the straight lane.
21

Arrive at destination

US 11

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 47.8 miles from Hyde Park, NY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.6 miles.

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 21 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.8 miles or 1h 10m 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 45m

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 Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, NY

This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hyde Park, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 56.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.8 mi from Hyde Park, NY · 1h 10m into the drive

Downtown Mohawk, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mohawk, NY

48 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

Mohawk, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Utica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Hyde Park, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 56.1
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 95.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.75 one way

$31.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $17.03 $34.07
premium $4.92 $18.55 $37.10
diesel $5.61 $21.13 $42.26

Estimated Tolls: $2.83

New York State Thruway (56.6 mi) $2.83

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.59
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83
EV Truck/SUV 38.3 0 $13.40 $6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hyde Park, NY

Afternoon in Hyde Park on Thursday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Syracuse, NY

Afternoon in Syracuse on Thursday

Local time

3:09 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

19 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 8m 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 Hyde Park, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 28, I 690. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.8 miles from Hyde Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.75 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 95.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hyde Park, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Oswego, Fairgrounds and Binghamton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.

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