The drive from Syracuse, NY to Albion, NY covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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, Eastern Expressway, I 690 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.79 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
60.1 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.
Top landmarks
•Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
•Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
•Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 120.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Albion, NY covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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 61 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Washington Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 120.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 90
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward I 90
8
9.9 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 490: Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
8
91.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
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 Albion, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brockport along the way.
Brockport
91.6 mi in|~1h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
61 mi
1h 10m
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi
19m
I 690
7.9 mi
9m
NY 531
7.5 mi
8m
Western Expressway
4.8 mi
6m
Brockport-Spencerport Road
4.8 mi
5m
State Route 31
4.1 mi
4m
Holley Road
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 61 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Albion, NY.
1
Start on US 11
507 ft·18 sec·South State Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South West Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·South West Street
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 690 West: Baldwinsville
5
Merge onto I 690
7.9 mi·9 min·I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
344 ft·8 sec
Exit 1Toward I 90Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·29 sec·this road
Exit 1Toward I 90
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
61 mi·1 hr 10 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 490
15 mi·19 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
4.8 mi·6 min·Western Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, BrockportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi·8 min·NY 531
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi·5 min·Brockport-Spencerport Road
18
Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi·1 min·Fourth Section Road
19
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Redman Road
20
Turn left onto NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·West Avenue
21
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi·2 min·Brockport-Holley Road
22
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
23
Continue on NY 31
382 ft·5 sec·Mechanic Street
24
Continue on NY 31
408 ft·6 sec·Public Square
25
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi·6 sec·Wright Street
26
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Albion Street
27
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi·2 min·Holley Road
28
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi·18 sec·State Route 31
29
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Fancher Road
30
Turn straight onto NY 31
3.8 mi·4 min·State Route 31
31
Continue on NY 31
1.4 mi·1 min·East Avenue
32
Turn right onto NY 98
0.4 mi·41 sec·South Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
NY 98
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 60.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 miles.
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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 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 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY
This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Syracuse, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Syracuse, NY
· 1h 12m into the drive
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 miles.
Arriving in Albion, NY
The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 41.4
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.79 one way
$39.57 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$21.39
$42.79
premium
$4.92
$23.30
$46.59
diesel
$5.61
$26.54
$53.08
Estimated Tolls: $3.05
New York State Thruway
(61 mi)$3.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.1
0
$12.62
$5.77
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.52
$4.81
EV Truck/SUV
48.1
0
$16.83
$7.69
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Syracuse, NY
Evening
in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albion, NY
Evening
in Albion on Friday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
15 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
2h 28m 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 Albion, NY covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Eastern Expressway, I 690. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 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 $19.79 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 120.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Syracuse, NY to Albion, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brockport 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.
