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Trip from Lewiston, NY to Syracuse, NY

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

167.4 mi

269 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

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

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Downtown Lewiston, NY, NY

Lewiston, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Syracuse, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Lewiston, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 167.4 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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, Youngmann Expressway, I 690 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 130.5 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.25 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.7 miles from Lewiston, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 167.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 130.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 167.4 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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

8
16.6 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester

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 16 Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
8
26.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
157.5 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

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 39 Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
6
158.2 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
8
166.5 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Downtown

Towns Along This Route

Between Lewiston, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Rochester and Fulton.

Rochester

16.6 mi in | ~21m

Fulton

157.5 mi in | ~3h 6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 130.5 mi 2h 30m
Youngmann Expressway 9.5 mi 12m
I 690 7.9 mi 9m
Niagara Thruway 6.9 mi 8m
Niagara Expressway 6.5 mi 7m
NY 104 1.1 mi 1m
North Grand Island Bridge 0.8 mi 1m
Military Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 130.5 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 8th Street

49 ft · 7 sec · North 8th Street
2

Turn left onto Center Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Center Street
3

Turn right

1.1 mi · 1 min
4

Turn left onto Military Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Military Road
5

Turn right onto Upper Mountain Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Upper Mountain Road
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 190 South

0.1 mi · 15 sec · I 190 South
7

Merge slight left onto Niagara Expressway

6.5 mi · 7 min · Niagara Expressway
8

Continue on Niagara Thruway

499 ft · 8 sec · Niagara Thruway
9

Continue on North Grand Island Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
10

Continue on Niagara Thruway

6.8 mi · 8 min · Niagara Thruway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
12

Continue on Youngmann Expressway

9.5 mi · 12 min · Youngmann Expressway
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

0.6 mi · 57 sec · I 90 East: Albany
14

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

130 mi · 2 hr 30 min · New York State Thruway
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
17

Continue straight

7.9 mi · 9 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Downtown
19

Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Downtown
20

Turn left onto West Genesee Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Genesee Street
21

Continue on James Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · James Street
22

Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

318 ft · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard
23

Continue on Erie Boulevard East

525 ft · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East
24

Turn right onto South State Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South State Street
25

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.7 miles from Lewiston, NY, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.5 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.7 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

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 Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, NY

This is one driving day of about 167.4 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lewiston, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 130.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.7 mi from Lewiston, NY · 1h 41m into the drive

Downtown Rochester, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rochester, NY

84 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

Rochester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Victor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Lewiston, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 127
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 138.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.25 one way

$54.50 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $29.53 $59.06
premium $4.88 $32.18 $64.36
diesel $5.64 $37.19 $74.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargeSmart EV - Grand Island

Grand Island, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Aldi Tonawanda TUL90

North Tonawanda, NY

RED_E

8 DCFC

Macerich Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls, NY)

Niagara Falls, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EVolve NY Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Chevrolet of Grand Island L3's

Grand Island, NY

FLIPTURN

4 DCFC

Aldi TUL 80 Elmwood

Buffalo, NY

RED_E

4 DCFC

Basil Ford of Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, NY

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

Manor Lanes

Tonawanda, NY

SWTCH

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 10 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 FLIPTURN: 1 SWTCH: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.2 0 $17.58 $8.04
Efficient EV 41.9 0 $14.65 $6.70
EV Truck/SUV 67 0 $23.44 $10.71

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lewiston, NY

Morning in Lewiston on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Syracuse, NY

Morning in Syracuse on Monday

Local time

7:14 AM

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.

Road read

3h 21m 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 Lewiston, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 167.4 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Youngmann Expressway, I 690. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Lewiston, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 167.4 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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lewiston, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Rochester and Fulton.

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