Origin
Marcellus, NY
Late night in Marcellus on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marcellus, 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
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marcellus, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Marcellus to Syracuse is 12.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via West Seneca Turnpike/South Avenue/South State Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, making it a simple hop between two points. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a seamless connection to your next destination without significant planning. It's a straightforward drive that minimizes time on the road and maximizes your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Seneca Turnpike | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| South Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Kennedy Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Salina Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Raynor Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Seneca Turnpike
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marcellus, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 174
147 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto NY 174
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on NY 174
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
West Seneca Turnpike
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 175
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 175
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kennedy Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 11
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Salina Street
7
Turn right onto US 11
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Raynor Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
US 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 174 / East Main Street
Turn left onto NY 174 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NY 175 / West Kennedy Street
Turn right onto NY 175 / West Kennedy Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 11 / South Salina Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 11 / South Salina Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 11 / East Raynor Avenue
Turn right onto US 11 / East Raynor Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
West Seneca Turnpike
(8.3 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
21m 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 is mostly highway, with 67% of the 12.4 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on West Seneca Turnpike, covering 8.3 miles. Expect a transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach Syracuse. Keep an eye out for the frequent exits and merges typical of a route leading into a city.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on West Seneca Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Seneca Turnpike and South Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 174 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 174 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (NY 175 / West Kennedy Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (US 11 / South Salina Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Marcellus, NY
Full guide →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 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on West Seneca Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.58 in tolls one way, starting with West Seneca Turnpike. 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.
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: near the start (NY 174 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (NY 175 / West Kennedy Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (US 11 / South Salina Street): Navigation decision point.
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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