Origin
Marcy, NY
Morning in Marcy on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Marcy, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marcy, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Marcy, NY to Syracuse, NY is 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m via New York State Thruway and I 690, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, so it's not a simple point-to-point highway cruise. Given the short duration, this is an ideal same-day excursion, leaving you plenty of time to explore your destination upon arrival.
About the Cities
Arriving in Syracuse, NY
Full guide →Founded 1848
Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.
Top landmarks
- • Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
- • Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
- • Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a blend of highway and local driving, with 17% of the journey on major highways like the New York State Thruway and I 690. You'll encounter a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating more intersections and directional changes than a pure interstate trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 33 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a brief period of consistent speed before transitioning back to more complex local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 33 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 2.7 miles in near NY 69 / Oriskany Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (NY 69 / Oriskany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 69 / Oriskany Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NY 69 / Oriskany Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~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
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marcy, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Oswego, Fairgrounds and Binghamton.
Oswego
43.5 mi in
|
~55m
Fairgrounds
44.3 mi in
|
~57m
Binghamton
44.3 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 33 mi | 38m |
| Cider Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| I 690 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| NY 291 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 481 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Oriskany Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Utica Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 33 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marcy, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 291
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 291
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 69
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Oriskany Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Charlotte Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Charlotte Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Utica Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Utica Street
5
Turn left onto Cider Street
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cider Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 90
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
8
Merge onto I 90
33 mi
·
38 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
11
Merge onto I 481
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 481
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on I 690
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 690
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
17
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Marcy, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Marcy, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.63 one way
$17.25 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.33 | $18.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.65
New York State Thruway
(33 mi)
$1.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Verona, NY
26 mi in
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
18 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
1h 9m 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 Marcy, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 52.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Cider Street, I 690. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Marcy, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (NY 69 / Oriskany Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Marcy, 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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