Origin
Floyd, NY
Late night in Floyd on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Floyd, 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
1h 6m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Floyd, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Floyd, NY to Syracuse, NY is 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within New York, taking you from the Northeast region to its central part. It's a straightforward, shorter trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations without a significant time commitment. You'll find the route offers a mixed driving experience, so it's not an overly demanding journey. Consider this trip for its efficiency and ease, perfect for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 23.6 mi | 27m |
| NY 365 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| I 690 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| New Floyd Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 481 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Dominick Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 23.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Floyd, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on CR 93
57 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Floyd Road
2
Turn left onto CR 58
495 ft
·
13 sec
·
Koenig Road
3
Turn right onto NY 365
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
New Floyd Road
4
Continue on NY 365
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
5
Continue on NY 365
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dominick Street
6
Take the exit onto NY 365
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NY 365
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
9
Merge onto I 90
24 mi
·
27 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
12
Merge onto I 481
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 481
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on I 690
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 690
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
18
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Floyd, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 365
Take the exit onto NY 365
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
40.7 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
44.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.61 | $19.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
New York State Thruway
(23.6 mi)
$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 6m 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 35% of it on highways like the New York State Thruway and I-690. You'll experience some faster-paced travel on these main arteries, punctuated by sections on NY 365. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 23.6 miles on the New York State Thruway, allowing for a good period of steady driving. As you progress, expect a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions, keeping the driving experience varied.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near NY 365.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 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 Floyd, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Oswego, Fairgrounds and Binghamton.
Oswego
40.7 mi in
|
~52m
Fairgrounds
41.5 mi in
|
~54m
Binghamton
41.5 mi in
|
~54m
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.18 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Syracuse, NY before heading back.
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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