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Trip from Hannibal, 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

48m

Distance

34.6 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hannibal, NY, NY

Hannibal, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Syracuse, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This straightforward 34.6-mile drive from Hannibal to Syracuse, New York, will take you about 48 minutes to complete. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 88% of the journey on major roads like State Route 48 and I-690. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $6 for this trip. Given its short distance and efficient highway profile, this route is perfect for a quick transit between these two locations within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 48 8.7 mi 13m
I 690 7.9 mi 9m
NY 690 7 mi 7m
State Route 3 6.7 mi 10m
West 1st Street South 1.3 mi 1m
West Broadway 1.1 mi 1m
Fulton Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Genesee Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Route 48 — 8.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hannibal, NY and Syracuse, NY.

1

Start on NY 3

116 ft · 2 sec · Church Street
2

Continue on NY 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fulton Street
3

Continue on NY 3

6.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 3
4

Continue on NY 3

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Broadway
5

Turn right onto NY 48

1.3 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street South
6

Continue on NY 48

8.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 48
7

Continue on NY 690

7.0 mi · 7 min · NY 690
8

Continue on I 690

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Genesee Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on NY 5

0.1 mi · 23 sec · James Street
13

Turn right onto NY 5

317 ft · 11 sec · Oswego Boulevard
14

Continue on NY 5

524 ft · 18 sec · Erie Boulevard East
15

Turn right onto US 11

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South State Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Arrive at destination

US 11

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Baldwinsville, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baldwinsville, NY

17 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.

Popular next leg

Baldwinsville, NY to Syracuse, NY

13.3 mi · 19m

Pacing Suggestions

Lyncourt, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baldwinsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Hannibal, 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 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 33.5 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
33.5 mi into trip | ~45m 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
33.6 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Downtown
5
33.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | NY 5 / West Genesee Street

Turn left onto NY 5 / West Genesee Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
34.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | NY 5 / Oswego Boulevard

Turn right onto NY 5 / Oswego Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
34.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 11 / South State Street

Turn right onto US 11 / South State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.70 one way

$11.39 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.16 $12.32
premium $4.92 $6.71 $13.41
diesel $5.61 $7.64 $15.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66
Efficient EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hannibal, NY

Late night in Hannibal on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Syracuse, NY

Late night in Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

12:35 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

16 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

48m 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 drive offers a highway-focused experience, with the majority of your journey on well-maintained roads. You'll spend most of your time on State Route 48 and I-690, contributing to its 88% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on State Route 48, offering a consistent pace. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on State Route 48.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 48 and I 690. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 33.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (NY 5 / West Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 48m. Total distance: 34.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on State Route 48. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (NY 5 / West Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights 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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