Origin
Syracuse, NY
Evening in Syracuse on Thursday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
133.8 mi
215 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 48m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
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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Alfred, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Washington Street, South West Street, I 690 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.02 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.9 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 133.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 133.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Washington Street 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 Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Street | — | — |
| South West Street | — | — |
| I 690 West | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| NY 414 | — | — |
| State Route 414 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Alfred, NY.
1
Start on South State Street
505 ft
·
18 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
3
Turn right onto South West Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South West Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Baldwinsville
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 690 West: Baldwinsville
5
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
344 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 90
7
Continue on I 90
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 90
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
11
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
13
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
14
Continue on State Route 414
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 414
15
Turn right
8.0 mi
·
10 min
16
Turn right onto Lake Street
466 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lake Street
17
Turn left onto Exchange Street
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Exchange Street
18
Turn right onto Seneca Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Seneca Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
20
Continue on Lochland Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lochland Road
21
Continue on West Lake Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
West Lake Road
22
Turn slight right onto Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Spur Road
23
Turn straight
381 ft
·
8 sec
24
Turn straight onto State Highway 54
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 54
25
Continue on Clinton Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Street
26
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Street
28
Turn left onto Liberty Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Liberty Street
29
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lake Street
30
Continue on East Lake Road
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
East Lake Road
31
Turn straight onto State Highway 54
16 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 54
32
Continue on Geneva Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Street
33
Continue on Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Liberty Street
34
Turn right onto West Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
35
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
36
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
37
Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
38
Take the exit slight right toward Almond, Andover
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Almond, Andover
39
Turn right onto Karr Valley Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Karr Valley Road
40
Continue on Karrdale Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Karrdale Street
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
42
Continue on State Route 21
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 21
43
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 244
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 244
44
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
45
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 1h 29m 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 29m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alfred, 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.
+
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 Syracuse, NY
This is one driving day of about 133.8 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Syracuse, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.9 mi from Syracuse, NY · 1h 29m 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alfred, NY
The final approach into Alfred, 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 Alfred, 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
$22.02 one way
$44.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.93 | $51.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
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: 46.8 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 | 40.1 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
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
Alfred, NY
Evening in Alfred on Thursday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
18 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 59m 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 Alfred, NY covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Washington Street, South West Street, I 690 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.9 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 $22.02 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syracuse, NY to Alfred, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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