Origin
Milton, NY
Afternoon in Milton on Friday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
134.9 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Birchtree Lane, Greenfield Avenue, Northline Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.21 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.
Midpoint
67.5 miles from Milton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 134.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 134.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Birchtree Lane 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Birchtree Lane | — | — |
| Greenfield Avenue | — | — |
| Northline Road | — | — |
| Galway Road | — | — |
| Middle Line Road | — | — |
| Amsterdam Road | — | — |
| Highway 67 | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Birchtree Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Locust Court
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Locust Court
2
Turn right onto Birchtree Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Birchtree Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenfield Avenue
4
Turn right onto Northline Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northline Road
5
Continue on Galway Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Galway Road
6
Turn left onto Middle Line Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Line Road
7
Turn right onto Amsterdam Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Amsterdam Road
8
Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
9
Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
10
Continue on State Highway 67
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 67
11
Continue on Market Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Market Street
12
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pearl Street
13
Continue on East Main Street
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on State Highway 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
15
Turn left
397 ft
·
12 sec
16
Continue straight
525 ft
·
14 sec
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
18
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
102 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
New York State Thruway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
21
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
23
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Townsend Street, Downtown
25
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
26
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
27
Turn left onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 67.5 miles from Milton, NY, or about 1h 12m 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 30 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.5 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Milton, 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.
+
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 Milton, NY
This is one driving day of about 134.9 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Milton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.5 mi from Milton, NY · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.5 miles from Milton, 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
$22.21 one way
$44.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $26.15 | $52.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.78 | $59.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.16 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.89 | $8.63 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Afternoon in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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.
Temperature spread
8 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
2h 24m 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 Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 134.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Birchtree Lane, Greenfield Avenue, Northline Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.5 miles from Milton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.21 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.
The drive from Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Milton, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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