Origin
Wakefield, NY
Afternoon in Wakefield on Sunday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wakefield, NY to Syracuse, NY
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
251.2 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wakefield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Wakefield, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McLean Avenue, Central Park Avenue, I 87 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.89 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
125.6 miles from Wakefield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 251.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McLean Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wakefield, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McLean Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Parkway North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Long Mountain Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
McLean Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Nereid Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nereid Avenue
2
Continue on McLean Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
McLean Avenue
3
Turn right onto Central Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Central Park Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 87 North, New York State Thruway North
5
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
20 mi
·
27 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
7
Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
8
Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Long Mountain Circle
10
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Long Mountain Parkway
11
Continue straight
34 mi
·
40 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
66 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
14
Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Syracuse
15
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
16
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Adams Street, Harrison Street
18
Continue on Almond Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Almond Street
19
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Genesee Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
10 ft
·
South State Street
21
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 125.6 miles from Wakefield, NY, or about 2h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 25m
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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, NY
This is one driving day of about 251.2 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wakefield, 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 125.6 mi from Wakefield, NY · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.6 miles from Wakefield, 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
$40.89 one way
$81.79 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $44.32 | $88.63 |
| premium | $4.88 | $48.29 | $96.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.81 | $111.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.38 | $12.06 |
| Efficient EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.5 | 1 | $35.17 | $16.08 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
26 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 10m 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 Wakefield, NY to Syracuse, NY covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McLean Avenue, Central Park Avenue, I 87 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.6 miles from Wakefield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.89 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wakefield, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wakefield, NY to Syracuse, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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