Origin
Ticonderoga, NY
Morning in Ticonderoga on Thursday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
181.5 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ticonderoga, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 181.5 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wicker Street, Adirondack Northway, US 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.88 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
90.8 miles from Ticonderoga, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 181.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m 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 29m drive with frequent turns across 181.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wicker 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wicker Street | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
| US 9 | — | — |
| Stone Bridge Road | — | — |
| Highway 8 | — | — |
| Adirondack Trail | — | — |
| Highway 365 | — | — |
| Mappa Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wicker Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ticonderoga, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Montcalm Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Montcalm Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wicker Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wicker Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Wicker Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wicker Street
4
Turn left
17 mi
·
25 min
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Adirondack Northway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
8
Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stone Bridge Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi
·
9 min
10
Turn right onto State Highway 8
29 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 8
11
Continue on State Highway 8
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 8
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Adirondack Trail
13
Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
35 mi
·
48 min
·
State Highway 8
14
Turn right onto State Highway 365
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 365
15
Continue on Mappa Avenue
381 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mappa Avenue
16
Turn right onto State Highway 365
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 365
17
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 365
19
Continue on New Floyd Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Floyd Road
20
Continue on River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
21
Continue on East Dominick Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dominick Street
22
Take the exit left
11 mi
·
15 min
23
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
25
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New York State Thruway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
28
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
30
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward Townsend Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Townsend Street, Downtown
32
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
502 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
33
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
34
Turn left onto South State Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
35
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 90.8 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, or about 1h 44m 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 44m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ticonderoga, 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 Ticonderoga, NY
This is one driving day of about 181.5 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Ticonderoga, 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 90.8 mi from Ticonderoga, NY · 1h 44m 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 90.8 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Syracuse, NY
The final approach into Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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
$29.88 one way
$59.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $32.31 | $64.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.18 | $70.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.07 | $80.15 |
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: 63.5 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 | 54.4 | 0 | $19.06 | $8.71 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.41 | $11.62 |
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
Syracuse, NY
Morning in Syracuse on Thursday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 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 29m 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 Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 181.5 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wicker Street, Adirondack Northway, US 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.8 miles from Ticonderoga, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.88 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 Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY is easy. At 3h 29m 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 Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ticonderoga, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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