Origin
Greenville, NY
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, 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 14m
Distance
146 mi
235 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Greenville, NY to Syracuse, NY is 146 miles and takes about 3h 14m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a straightforward journey through the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive experience, meaning you'll encounter both quicker highway travel and potentially more winding local roads. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit, offering a balanced drive that shouldn't feel overly taxing.
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
73 miles from Greenville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 82.2 mi | 1h 34m |
| NY 162 | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| Helderberg Trail | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 443 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| County Route 401 | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| I 690 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| New York State Highway 143 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 82.2 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 81
17 ft
·
1 sec
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NY 81
2
Turn right onto NY 32
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 32
3
Turn left onto CR 405
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Route 405
4
Turn right onto CR 401
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
County Route 401
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 143
186 ft
·
5 sec
·
NY 143
6
Turn right onto NY 143
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
New York State Highway 143
7
Turn right onto NY 85
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Delaware Turnpike
8
Turn left onto NY 443
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Helderberg Trail
9
At end of road, turn left onto NY 443
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Helderberg Trail
10
Continue on NY 443
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 443
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 30
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 30
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Zicha Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Zicha Road
13
Continue on CR 27
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 27
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Junction Road
15
Turn right onto NY 30A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 30A
16
Continue on NY 162
13 mi
·
18 min
·
NY 162
17
Turn straight onto NY 5S
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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State Highway 5S
18
Continue on NY 5S
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 90 West
21
Merge onto I 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
New York State Thruway
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 34A
Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
24
Merge onto I 481
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 481
25
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on I 690
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 690
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
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North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
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East Water Street
30
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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South State Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3h 14m duration, you have flexibility in when you start your drive from Greenville, NY. Leaving in the morning allows ample time for unexpected delays or a brief stop. The longest stretch is 82.2 miles on the New York State Thruway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before you embark on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto NY 162 and Helderberg Trail, as services might be less frequent than on the main Thruway.
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 73 miles from Greenville, NY, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 32 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 46m 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 40m
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 Greenville, 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 Greenville, NY
This is one driving day of about 146 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Greenville, 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 82.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73 miles from Greenville, 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 82.2 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 31.7 and 145.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
31.7 mi into trip
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~52m in
|
NY 30 / State Highway 30
At end of road, turn right onto NY 30 / State Highway 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
137.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
140.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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
145.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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
145.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.03 one way
$48.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.36
New York State Thruway
(82.2 mi)
$4.11
Delaware Turnpike
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Afternoon in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sharon, NY
73 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
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
3h 14m 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 105.7
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 146
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 82.2 miles on the New York State Thruway, allowing for steady progress. As you transition off the Thruway, you'll navigate roads like NY 162 and Helderberg Trail, which will likely offer a more varied driving feel. This blend means you'll get moments of efficient highway cruising interspersed with more engaging travel on secondary roads.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.2 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 31.7 miles in near NY 30 / State Highway 30.
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 21 significant decision points across 146 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 31.7 miles (NY 30 / State Highway 30): Lane positioning matters here; at 137.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.6 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 Greenville, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Oswego, Fairgrounds and Binghamton.
Oswego
137.1 mi in
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~3h
Fairgrounds
137.9 mi in
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~3h 2m
Binghamton
137.9 mi in
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~3h 2m
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 3h 14m. Total distance: 146 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.36 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 31.7 miles (NY 30 / State Highway 30): Lane positioning matters here; at 137.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.6 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 and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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