Origin
Minoa, NY
Morning in Minoa on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minoa, 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
17m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minoa, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 9.7-mile journey from Minoa, NY to Syracuse, NY takes approximately 17 minutes to complete, making it a perfect day trip or even just a quick commute. The drive is primarily composed of local roads with a 34% highway share, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this trip is very budget-friendly. Since it's a brief drive within the same Northeast region and state, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manlius Center Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| I 690 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Minoa Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Costello Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Townsend Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Manlius Center Road
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minoa, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on Costello Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Costello Parkway
2
Continue on Minoa Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Minoa Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 290
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Manlius Center Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse
8
Merge onto I 690
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Water Street
12
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
US 11
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 290 / Manlius Center Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 290 / Manlius Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$1.60 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Syracuse on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 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
18 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
17m 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?
Expect a varied drive on this route, blending local streets with some interstate time. Approximately 34% of the 9.7 miles will be on highways, offering a chance to pick up speed. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles on Manlius Center Road. This mix means you'll transition between different types of driving, from more winding local roads to potentially faster-paced highway segments, keeping the 17-minute journey engaging.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Manlius Center Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.6 miles in near NY 290 / Manlius Center Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 9.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NY 290 / Manlius Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 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.
On the drive from Minoa, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
9.1 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Minoa, 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 17m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Manlius Center Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.6 miles (NY 290 / Manlius Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Fort Stanwix National Monument. 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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