Origin
Syracuse, NY
Late night in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Frankfort, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
62.8 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, NY
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Frankfort, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Frankfort, NY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Route 5, I 690 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 62.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 45.7 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 0.8 miles in.
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 62.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
9
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracu...
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
7
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
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 Syracuse, NY to Frankfort, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Thompson Road North along the way.
Thompson Road North
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 45.7 mi | 52m |
| State Route 5 | 7 mi | 10m |
| I 690 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Thompson Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Herkimer Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Railroad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Auert Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 45.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Frankfort, NY.
1
Start on US 11
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
3
Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
352 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Crouse Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 690
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
9
Turn straight onto NY 635
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Thompson Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout
406 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 90
11
Continue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 90
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
46 mi
·
52 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
16
Continue on North Genesee Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Genesee Street
17
Turn right onto Auert Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Auert Avenue
18
Continue on NY 5
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Herkimer Road
19
Continue on NY 5
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 5
20
Turn right onto Railroad Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Syracuse, NY · 40m 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frankfort, NY
The final approach into Frankfort, 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
$10.34 one way
$20.67 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.28
New York State Thruway
(45.7 mi)
$2.28
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
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Frankfort, NY
Late night in Frankfort on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
40°F
Verona, NY
31 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.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Syracuse, NY to Frankfort, NY covers 62.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Route 5, I 690. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Syracuse, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.34 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 62.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Syracuse, NY to Frankfort, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Thompson Road North along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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