Origin
Galway, NY
Morning in Galway on Tuesday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galway, NY to Syracuse, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
124.7 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Galway, NY
Clément Proust
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 124.7-mile drive from Galway, NY to Syracuse, NY takes approximately 2 hours and 36 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical journey through New York State. You'll primarily be on the New York State Thruway and I-690, with some local road segments. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward path between these two New York destinations. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these points without needing an overnight stay.
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
62.3 miles from Galway, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 102.4 mi | 1h 58m |
| I 690 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Hagaman-West Galway Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Galway Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 481 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Northern Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 30 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Locust Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 102.4 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galway, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 147
57 ft
·
5 sec
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North Street
2
Continue on CR 45
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Street
3
Continue on CR 45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perth Road
4
Turn slight left onto CR 45
304 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Route 45
5
Continue on CR 45
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Consaul Road
6
Turn right onto CR 45
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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West Galway Road
7
Turn left onto CR 132
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Hagaman-West Galway Road
8
Turn left onto Chuctanunda Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chuctanunda Street
9
Continue on Church Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
10
Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Northern Boulevard
11
At end of road, turn right onto Clizbe Avenue
182 ft
·
6 sec
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Clizbe Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto Lyon Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
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Lyon Street
13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto Prospect Street
165 ft
·
7 sec
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Prospect Street
15
Turn left onto Shuler Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Shuler Street
16
Continue on NY 67
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Market Street
17
Turn left onto NY 30; NY 67
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Pearl Street
18
Continue on NY 30
381 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on NY 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 30
20
Turn left
398 ft
·
11 sec
21
Continue on this road
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
23
Merge onto I 90
102 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
New York State Thruway
24
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
26
Merge onto I 481
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 481
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on I 690
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 690
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
32
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 36 minute duration, this drive is best tackled in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Syracuse, and the single recommended stop allows for flexibility in when you choose to take a break. With a total distance of 124.7 miles and a fuel cost of around $21, planning your departure time to avoid peak traffic on the New York State Thruway and I-690 is a wise move. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the Thruway and local roads, as these are where the "turn-heavy" nature of the route becomes most apparent.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.3 miles from Galway, NY, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.4 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 27 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 7m
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 Galway, 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 Galway, NY
This is one driving day of about 124.7 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Galway, 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 102.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Galway, 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 102.4 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 115.8 and 124.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
115.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
119.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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
124.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m 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
124.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
124.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
US 11 / South State Street
Turn left onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.53 one way
$41.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $22.20 | $44.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.12
New York State Thruway
(102.4 mi)
$5.12
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
$21
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in Syracuse on Tuesday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
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
22 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
2h 36m 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.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 86
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 124.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's a mix of highway cruising and more involved local road navigation, as indicated by the "Turn-heavy local drive" profile. With highway travel accounting for 6% of the route, you'll spend most of your time on roads like the New York State Thruway and I-690. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 102.4 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a good period of consistent driving. The road character will shift as you transition between the high-speed Thruway and the more winding segments on roads like Hagaman-West Galway Road.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 115.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 124.7 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 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.1 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 Galway, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Oswego, Fairgrounds and Binghamton.
Oswego
115.8 mi in
|
~2h 23m
Fairgrounds
116.6 mi in
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~2h 25m
Binghamton
116.6 mi in
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~2h 25m
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 2h 36m. Total distance: 124.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.12 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.
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 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument, Saratoga National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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