Origin
Newark, NY
Afternoon in Newark on Friday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, 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
1h 15m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newark, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
Newark, NY to Syracuse, NY is 61.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New York state, making it a convenient local journey. Expect a drive that involves a good amount of turning, so keep your navigation handy. With only 20% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads, offering a more community-oriented feel. It's an ideal route for a single-day excursion when you don't have a lot of time to spare.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 presents a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 20% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a dynamic road personality, shifting from faster highway sections to more intricate local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.4 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a brief period of consistent cruising. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate through towns and local areas. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a drive that demands your attention and engagement with the changing road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 37.4 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 13.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newark, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton along the way.
Fulton
51.4 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 37.4 mi | 43m |
| I 690 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Geneva Street | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| State Route 31 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Union Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Genesee Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Forgham Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 37.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 88
32 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Union Street
3
Continue on NY 31
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 31
4
Continue on NY 31
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Forgham Street
5
Turn right onto NY 14
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Geneva Street
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
Merge onto I 90
37 mi
·
43 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 39
Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
11
Continue on I 690
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NY 5
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
James Street
16
Turn right onto NY 5
317 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oswego Boulevard
17
Continue on NY 5
524 ft
·
18 sec
·
Erie Boulevard East
18
Turn right onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Newark, NY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Newark, 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
$10.09 one way
$20.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.87
New York State Thruway
(37.4 mi)
$1.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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 | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 15m 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 Newark, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 690, Geneva Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Newark, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.09 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 61.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newark, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Women's Rights National Historical Park 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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