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Trip from Carmel, NY to Syracuse, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 45m

Distance

235.9 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m

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

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Downtown Carmel, NY, NY

Carmel, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

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

Syracuse, NY

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Trip Overview

This 235.9-mile journey from Carmel, NY, to Syracuse, NY, will take approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. As a single-day trip, it's quite manageable, especially given the low highway share. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a turn-heavy drive rather than a speedy interstate cruise. Expect a fuel cost of around $38 for this trip. This route stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State. Its local road focus makes it a good option if you prefer a more engaged driving experience over covering distance quickly.

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

118 miles from Carmel, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 52 — —
Snadbeck Avenue — —
Highway 311 — —
Newburgh — —
NY 17K — —
Highway 17K — —
I 86 West — —
I 81 North — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 52 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carmel, NY and Syracuse, NY.

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Start on the route

108 ft · 13 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto State Highway 52

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 52
3

Continue on Snadbeck Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
4

Keep slight right to continue on Snadbeck Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
5

Continue on State Highway 311

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 311
6

Take the ramp left toward Newburgh

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Newburgh
7

Merge slight left

27 mi · 32 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh

0.2 mi · 30 sec · NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
9

Turn right

6.9 mi · 9 min
10

Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 17K
11

Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
12

Merge slight left

110 mi · 2 hr 17 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81 North: Syracuse
15

Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Syracuse
16

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 27 sec
17

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward Adams Street, Harrison Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Adams Street, Harrison Street
19

Continue on Almond Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Almond Street
20

Turn left onto East Genesee Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Genesee Street
21

At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

10 ft · South State Street
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 45 minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Syracuse with daylight to spare. Since it's a local, turn-heavy drive, plan for one stop to stretch your legs and perhaps grab a quick bite; the single recommended stop should be sufficient. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the frequent turns might make it easy to miss a required exit or turn. Budgeting around $38 for fuel is a good estimate, but always check current prices before you depart.

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 118 miles from Carmel, NY, or about 1h 52m 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 52 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m

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 Carmel, 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 Carmel, NY

This is one driving day of about 235.9 miles and 3h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Carmel, 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.

town in Delaware County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Walton, NY

118 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

New Windsor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Walton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118 miles from Carmel, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Syracuse, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 235.9

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 235.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 67.4

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.9

Fishkill, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 33.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 168.5

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 33.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 33.7

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.9

Fishkill, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Museum of Science & Technology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 235.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+13154259068

Visit website

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 235.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 202.2

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

WonderWorks Destiny

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 235.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+13154667700

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 235.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13152165833

Visit website

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 235.9

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13154536767

Visit website

Lights on the Lake

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 235.9

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13154536712

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.83 one way

$77.66 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $41.99 $83.98
premium $4.92 $45.72 $91.44
diesel $5.61 $52.08 $104.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.8 0 $24.77 $11.32
Efficient EV 59 0 $20.64 $9.44
EV Truck/SUV 94.4 1 $33.03 $15.10

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Carmel, NY

Late night in Carmel on Sunday

Local time

3:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Syracuse, NY

Late night in Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

3:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Walton, NY

118 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

14 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 45m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

With a 0% highway share, this route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' You won't be experiencing any long, monotonous stretches of highway here. Instead, anticipate navigating through towns and villages, with frequent turns and changes in speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, implying a constant need for attention to navigation and road conditions. This type of drive offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through, making it a more engaging experience for those who enjoy active navigation.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Highway 52.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 45m 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 Carmel, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving in Syracuse, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.

Top landmarks

  • • Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
  • • Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
  • • Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 235.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carmel, NY to Syracuse, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Syracuse, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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