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Trip from Syracuse, NY to Allegany, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

176.7 mi

284 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Syracuse, NY

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Downtown Allegany, NY, NY

Allegany, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Syracuse, NY to Allegany, NY covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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 $29.09 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

88.3 miles from Syracuse, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 176.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m 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 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 176.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 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 Allegany, NY is easy. At 3h 50m 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 Allegany, 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 Allegany, 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

61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
38

Turn left onto State Highway 16

5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 16
39

Continue on North Union Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Union Street
40

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

95 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street
41

Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Union Street
42

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

98 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street
43

Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Union Street
44

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Union Street

98 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street
45

Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

479 ft · 8 sec · North Union Street
46

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Union Street

102 ft · 2 sec · North Union Street
47

Exit the roundabout onto North Union Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · North Union Street
48

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 417

36 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 417
49

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 417

0.1 mi · 14 sec · State Highway 417
50

Continue on West State Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · West State Street
51

Continue on East Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
52

Turn right onto North 5th Street

52 ft · 2 sec · North 5th Street
53

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.3 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 1h 55m 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 39 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.3 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allegany, 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 176.7 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 88.3 mi from Syracuse, NY · 1h 55m into the drive

Downtown Pulteney, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pulteney, NY

88 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

Thompson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pulteney, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Allegany, NY

The final approach into Allegany, 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 Allegany, 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

$29.09 one way

$58.17 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $31.45 $62.90
premium $4.92 $34.25 $68.50
diesel $5.61 $39.01 $78.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53 0 $18.55 $8.48
Efficient EV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07
EV Truck/SUV 70.7 0 $24.74 $11.31

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Syracuse, NY

Night in Syracuse on Thursday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Allegany, NY

Night in Allegany on Thursday

Local time

10:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 50m 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 Allegany, NY covers 176.7 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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 88.3 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 $29.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Allegany, NY is easy. At 3h 50m 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 Allegany, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syracuse, NY to Allegany, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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