Origin
Middletown, NY
Night in Middletown on Sunday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
190 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 190 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Highland Avenue, Wickham Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.93 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
95 miles from Middletown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 190 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wickham Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 17M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Bush Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 86 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Mill Street
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mill Street
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wickham Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto North Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
6
Continue on Route 17M
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 17M
7
Continue on North Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Street
8
Continue on State Highway 17M
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 17M
9
Turn right onto Pine Bush Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Bush Road
10
Take the ramp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Binghamton
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 86 West, NY 17 West: Binghamton
11
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
14
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Syracuse
15
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
16
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Adams Street, Harrison Street
18
Continue on Almond Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Almond Street
19
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Genesee Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
10 ft
·
South State Street
21
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 95 miles from Middletown, NY, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 31m 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 30m
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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, NY
This is one driving day of about 190 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middletown, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Middletown, NY · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Middletown, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.93 one way
$61.86 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| premium | $4.88 | $36.53 | $73.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
95 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 3m 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 Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 190 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Highland Avenue, Wickham Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95 miles from Middletown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.93 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.
The drive from Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Middletown, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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