Origin
Syracuse, NY
Afternoon in Syracuse on Thursday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Ticonderoga, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
181.7 mi
292 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
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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Ticonderoga, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Ticonderoga, NY covers 181.7 miles and takes about 4h 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 $29.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
90.9 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 181.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 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 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 181.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 17m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, NY to Ticonderoga, 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 Ticonderoga, 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
26 mi
·
29 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 365: Verona, Rome
15
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
16
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue on Wright Drive
486 ft
·
17 sec
·
Wright Drive
18
Turn left onto King Pin Lane
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
King Pin Lane
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dominick Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Dominick Street
20
Continue on River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
21
Turn left onto New Floyd Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Floyd Road
22
Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 365
23
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on State Highway 365
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 365
25
Turn left onto Mappa Avenue
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mappa Avenue
26
Continue on State Highway 365
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 365
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
35 mi
·
48 min
·
State Highway 8
28
Turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Adirondack Trail
29
Turn left onto State Highway 8
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 8
30
Turn left
5.6 mi
·
9 min
31
Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Stone Bridge Road
32
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Adirondack Northway
34
Take the exit slight right toward NY 74 East: Ticonderoga Ferry, Crown Point
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
NY 74 East: Ticonderoga Ferry, Crown Point
35
Turn right
17 mi
·
25 min
36
Turn right onto Wicker Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wicker Street
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montcalm Street
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Montcalm Street
38
Exit the roundabout onto Montcalm Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Montcalm Street
39
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 90.9 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 2h 8m 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 40 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.9 miles or 2h 8m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ticonderoga, 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.
+
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 181.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 90.9 mi from Syracuse, NY · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.9 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ticonderoga, NY
The final approach into Ticonderoga, 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 Ticonderoga, 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
$29.91 one way
$59.82 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.22 | $70.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.12 | $80.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.90 | $7.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.44 | $11.63 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Ticonderoga, NY
Afternoon in Ticonderoga on Thursday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Johnstown, NY
91 mi in
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
4 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Ticonderoga, NY covers 181.7 miles and takes about 4h 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 90.9 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 $29.91 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 17m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Syracuse, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Syracuse, NY to Ticonderoga, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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