Origin
Syracuse, NY
Morning in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Gates, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
148.8 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
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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Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Gates, NY covers 148.8 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Water Street, South Crouse Avenue, NY 635 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.49 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
74.4 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 148.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Water 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 Gates, NY is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Gates, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Water Street | — | — |
| South Crouse Avenue | — | — |
| NY 635 North | — | — |
| Thompson Road | — | — |
| Carrier Circle | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Gates, NY.
1
Start on South State Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
3
Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
351 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Crouse Avenue
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
8
Keep slight right to continue on NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
9
Turn straight onto Thompson Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Thompson Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle
407 ft
·
7 sec
·
Carrier Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto I 90
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 90
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
13
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
105 mi
·
2 hr
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 30: Amsterdam
15
Continue straight
367 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
18
Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
19
Continue on Amsterdam Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Amsterdam Road
20
Continue on West High Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
21
Turn left onto Milton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Milton Avenue
22
Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Malta Avenue
23
Turn left onto US 9
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 9
24
Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North
25
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Adirondack Northway
26
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
NY 9P, NY 29: Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville
27
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
28
Turn straight onto Union Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Union Avenue
29
Turn right onto Henning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Henning Road
30
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
31
Continue on Route 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
32
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
33
Turn left onto Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
34
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 74.4 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 1h 38m 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gates, 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 148.8 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 74.4 mi from Syracuse, NY · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gates, NY
The final approach into Gates, 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 Gates, 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
$24.49 one way
$48.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.85 | $65.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Gates, NY
Morning in Gates on Friday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
26°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
31 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
3h 17m 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 Gates, NY covers 148.8 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Water Street, South Crouse Avenue, NY 635 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 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 $24.49 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 Gates, NY is easy. At 3h 17m 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 Gates, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syracuse, NY to Gates, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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