Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
267.7 mi
431 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Lake Success, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 267.7 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fox Hunt Lane, Horace Harding Boulevard, Nassau Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.8 miles from Lake Success, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 267.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Success, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hunt Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horace Harding Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nassau Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horace Harding Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Island Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Success, NY and Syracuse, NY.
Start on Meadow Woods Road
Turn right onto Fox Hunt Lane
At the end of the road, turn right onto Horace Harding Boulevard
Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
Continue on Nassau Boulevard
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Queens–Midtown Tunnel
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
Continue straight
Merge slight right
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
Continue on Almond Street
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.8 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lake Success, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Lake Success, NY
This is one driving day of about 267.7 miles and 4h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.8 mi from Lake Success, NY · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 133.8 miles from Lake Success, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$43.58 one way
$87.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $47.23 | $94.45 |
| premium | $4.88 | $51.46 | $102.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.47 | $118.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
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
$44
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.11 | $12.85 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.42 | $10.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.48 | $17.13 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lake Success on Sunday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
134 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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