Eden, NY to Syracuse, NY is 165 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 the Northeast region. You'll mostly be on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. With a total duration under four hours, this route is easily manageable for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
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
82.5 miles from Eden, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
146.6 mi
2h 51m
I 690
7.9 mi
9m
Gowanda State Road
3.1 mi
5m
South Main Street
1.8 mi
3m
Camp Road
1.5 mi
2m
Lake Street
0.6 mi
1m
Pierce Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West Genesee Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 146.6 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden, NY and Syracuse, NY.
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Start on US 62
1.8 mi·3 min·South Main Street
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Continue on US 62
3.1 mi·5 min·Gowanda State Road
3
Continue on US 62; NY 75
0.5 mi·1 min·Pierce Avenue
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Turn left onto NY 75
0.6 mi·1 min·Lake Street
5
Continue on NY 75
1.5 mi·2 min·Camp Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·44 sec
Toward I 90 East: BuffaloUse the straight lane.
9
Merge onto I 90
147 mi·2 hr 51 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 39Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, FultonUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
12
Continue on I 690
7.9 mi·9 min·I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward DowntownUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward DowntownUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·West Genesee Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on NY 5
0.1 mi·23 sec·James Street
17
Turn right onto NY 5
317 ft·11 sec·Oswego Boulevard
18
Continue on NY 5
524 ft·18 sec·Erie Boulevard East
19
Turn right onto US 11
0.2 mi·25 sec·South State Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3-hour duration, leaving Eden, NY in the morning allows ample time to reach Syracuse without feeling rushed. The single recommended stop suggests a brief pause for fuel or a quick break. With a fuel cost estimated at $27, it's a budget-friendly option. Pay attention to the transition from the New York State Thruway to surface roads, as this is where your driving pace will naturally change. The flexibility of a one-day trip means you can depart at your convenience.
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 82.5 miles from Eden, NY, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.6 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 36 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 43m 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 45m
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 Eden, 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 Eden, NY
This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Eden, 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 146.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 164 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo
8
155.1 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
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 39
Toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton
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155.8 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse
6
163.9 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown
8
164 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.82 one way
$53.63 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$29.02
$58.05
premium
$4.87
$31.61
$63.22
diesel
$5.40
$35.10
$70.20
Estimated Tolls: $7.33
New York State Thruway
(146.6 mi)$7.33
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
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.5
0
$17.33
$7.92
Efficient EV
41.3
0
$14.44
$6.60
EV Truck/SUV
66
0
$23.10
$10.56
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Eden, NY
Late night
in Eden on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Late night
in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
E 2 to 6 mph92% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
59°F
Lima, NY
83 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
1 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
3h 22m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 125.2
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 136.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily surface roads, with only about 5% of the total 165 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road, the New York State Thruway, covers 146.6 miles. After leaving the Thruway, you'll transition to surface roads like Gowanda State Road and I 690. Expect a mix of cruising and navigating through local traffic as you approach Syracuse.
Only 5% 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: 146.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 165 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Eden, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 165 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 146.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.33 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Syracuse, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
