Origin
Syracuse, NY
Morning in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to West Phoenix, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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West Phoenix, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, NY to West Phoenix, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 481, I 81, County Route 57A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on NY 481. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 22.1 miles, with most of the trip on NY 481 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on NY 481.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 481 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 481 and I 81. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Willow Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (East Willow Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Willow Street
Turn left onto East Willow Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Pearl Street
Turn right onto Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 81 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 81 North
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward NY 481 North: Oswego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 29N
Toward NY 481 North: Oswego
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 West Phoenix, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
19.1 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 481 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| I 81 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| County Route 57A | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lamson Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Route 57 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Culvert Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 481
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and West Phoenix, NY.
1
Start on US 11
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto East Willow Street
254 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Willow Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Pearl Street
406 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pearl Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 81 North
5
Merge onto I 81
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 29N
Toward NY 481 North: Oswego
7
Merge onto NY 481
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NY 481
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward Phoenix
9
Turn left onto County Route 57A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Route 57A
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 57
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Route 57
11
Continue on CR 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Culvert Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Culvert Street
13
Continue on Lamson Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lamson Road
14
Turn left onto Pendergast Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pendergast Road
15
Arrive at destination
Pendergast Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
West Phoenix, NY
Morning in West Phoenix on Friday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
16 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
29m 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 West Phoenix, NY covers 22.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 481, I 81, County Route 57A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 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 $3.64 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 22.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (East Willow Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Syracuse, NY to West Phoenix, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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