Origin
Claverack, NY
Late night in Claverack on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Claverack, 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 34m
Distance
178 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claverack, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
This 178-mile journey from Claverack to Syracuse, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on the New York State Thruway, with brief stints on NY 9H and the New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector. With a projected fuel cost of around $29, this drive offers a straightforward connection within the Northeast region. It’s a manageable trip that can easily be completed in one go, allowing for a full day at your destination. Plan for just one recommended stop along the way.
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
89 miles from Claverack, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 142.4 mi | 2h 44m |
| NY 9H | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| US 9 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 690 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| I 481 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| I 90 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 142.4 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claverack, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 9H
15 mi
·
20 min
·
NY 9H
2
Enter roundabout onto US 9
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 9
3
Continue on US 9
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 9
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 90 East: Boston, New York
5
Merge onto I 90
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 90
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward New York City
7
Merge onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 87
14 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
129 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
13
Merge onto I 481
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 481
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on I 690
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 690
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
19
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the 3.5-hour duration, leaving Claverack in the morning allows ample time to reach Syracuse without feeling rushed. The longest stretch of 142.4 miles on the New York State Thruway means you can cover a lot of ground between potential stops. Consider planning your single recommended stop for a mid-drive break to refuel or stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $29, and it's always wise to have a buffer, especially when transitioning between highway and local road segments like NY 9H.
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 89 miles from Claverack, NY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.4 miles.
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 39 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 48m 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 53m
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 Claverack, 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 Claverack, NY
This is one driving day of about 178 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Claverack, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 142.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89 miles from Claverack, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 26.3 and 177.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
8
169.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 34A
Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
7
172.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
8
177.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
7
177.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
|
North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.30 one way
$58.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.43
New York State Thruway
(148.5 mi)
$7.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.92 | $11.39 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 10 mph
67% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
43°F
Amsterdam, NY
89 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
37 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 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route with a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, despite a significant 6% highway share. The majority of your travel, a continuous 142.4 miles, will be on the New York State Thruway, offering a more direct path. However, the initial and final segments involve navigating local roads, requiring more frequent adjustments and attention. This mix means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway driving and the more engaging, varied pace of local routes as you progress toward Syracuse.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 178 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Claverack, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward New York, New York City and Buffalo.
New York
19.3 mi in
|
~26m
New York City
19.8 mi in
|
~27m
Buffalo
26.3 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Claverack, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack — church building in Claverack, United States of America
- • Cornelius S. Muller House — historic house in Claverack, New York, United States
- • First Columbia County Courthouse — Claverack, New York, NRHP-listed
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 34m. Total distance: 178 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 142.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.43 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Syracuse, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 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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