Trip from Mayfield, NY to Syracuse, NY

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

114.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Mayfield, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Riceville Road, Adirondack Trail, North Comrie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.10 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

57.4 miles from Mayfield, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 114.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Riceville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Riceville Road	0 mi	0m
Adirondack Trail	0 mi	0m
North Comrie Avenue	0 mi	0m
Townsend Avenue	0 mi	0m
Collingwood Avenue	0 mi	0m
Parkwood Avenue	0 mi	0m
Maplewood Avenue	0 mi	0m
North Perry Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Riceville Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Main Street

2

Turn left onto Riceville Road

3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail

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Continue on North Comrie Avenue

5

Turn right onto Townsend Avenue

6

Turn left onto Collingwood Avenue

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Turn right onto Parkwood Avenue

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Continue on Maplewood Avenue

9

Turn straight onto North Perry Street

10

Turn right onto Water Street

11

At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

12

At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

13

Turn left onto Cayadutta Street

14

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

15

Continue on State Highway 67

16

Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road

17

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike

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Continue on East Main Street

19

Turn left onto Bridge Street

20

Turn straight onto River Road

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Turn left onto Mindenville Road

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Turn right onto Dutchtown Road

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Turn right

24

Take the ramp right

25

Continue straight

26

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

27

Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego

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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton

29

Merge slight left

30

Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds

31

Continue straight

32

Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown

33

Turn left onto North Townsend Street

34

Turn right onto East Water Street

35

Turn left onto South State Street

36

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 57.4 miles from Mayfield, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.4 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Mayfield, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mayfield, NY

This is one driving day of about 114.7 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mayfield, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Schenectady, NY

57 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.4 mi from Mayfield, NY

Schenectady, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Mayfield, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$18.10	$36.21
midgrade	$4.48	$20.24	$40.47
premium	$4.86	$21.95	$43.90
diesel	$4.69	$21.20	$42.39

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mayfield, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Riceville Road, Adirondack Trail, North Comrie Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Mayfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.10 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.