Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
165.3 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coxsackie, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Coxsackie, NY to Syracuse, NY is 165.3 miles and takes about 3h 16m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The route is mostly on surface roads, but includes a significant stretch on the New York State Thruway. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single day, and won't require an overnight stay. Plan for a roughly 3-hour drive with a modest fuel cost.
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
82.6 miles from Coxsackie, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 151.8 mi | 2h 55m |
| I 690 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| I 481 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 9W | 2 mi | 2m |
| Mansion Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 385 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Townsend Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Coxsackie, NY and Syracuse, NY.
Start on New Street
Turn right onto NY 385
Continue on NY 385
Continue on Mansion Street
Turn straight onto US 9W
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 481
Take the exit
Continue on I 690
Take the exit
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Turn right onto East Water Street
Turn left onto US 11
Arrive at destination
Given the 3-hour duration, leaving Coxsackie in the morning should get you to Syracuse with plenty of daylight remaining. The single stop recommended is likely for refueling or a quick break, as the drive is manageable in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially after leaving the New York State Thruway, as services might be more spread out on the surface roads. Budgeting around $27 for fuel should cover the 165.3 miles. Since this is a shorter drive, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.
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.
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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.6 miles or 1h 37m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coxsackie, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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 Coxsackie, NY
This is one driving day of about 165.3 miles and 3h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 82.6 miles from Coxsackie, 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 151.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 156.4 and 165.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
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
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$26.86 one way
$53.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $29.08 | $58.15 |
| premium | $4.87 | $31.67 | $63.33 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.59
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
$27
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger
Glenmont, NY
8 DCFC
Hampton Inn - East Greenbush
East Greenbush, NY
8 DCFC
Hannaford Plaza - East Greenbush
East Greenbush, NY
6 DCFC
EVolve NY Rensselaer
Rensselaer, NY
6 DCFC
New Baltimore SB Travel Plaza
New Baltimore, NY
4 DCFC
New Baltimore NB Travel Plaza
New Baltimore, NY
4 DCFC
Wallys Ford of East Greenbush
East Greenbush, NY
4 DCFC
EVolve NY Quackenbush Albany
Albany, NY
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.36 | $7.93 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.46 | $6.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.14 | $10.58 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Coxsackie on Sunday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
2:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 5% of the total 165.3 miles on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 151.8 miles on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate through more local traffic and varying speed limits once you leave the Thruway. The latter part of the drive will likely feel more like cruising through towns and countryside, rather than high-speed interstate travel.
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 156.4 miles in.
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 13 significant decision points across 165.3 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 156.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coxsackie, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Oswego along the way.
Oswego
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 165.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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