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Trip from Peru, 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

4h 54m

Distance

219.9 mi

354 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 41m ★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 46m

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

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Downtown Peru, NY, NY

Peru, NY

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

Syracuse, NY

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Peru, NY, to Syracuse, NY, covers approximately 220 miles and will take about 4 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. This trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway. You'll primarily navigate via the Adirondack Northway, State Highway 8, and the New York State Thruway, with about half of your travel on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $36. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110 miles from Peru, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adirondack Northway 65.5 mi 1h 15m
State Highway 8 63.7 mi 1h 29m
New York State Thruway 23.6 mi 27m
State Highway 365 22.3 mi 30m
NY 365 10.9 mi 15m
Adirondack Trail 9.7 mi 14m
US 9 5.5 mi 9m
I 690 4.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 65.5 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 22

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto NY 442

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bear Swamp Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
4

Merge onto I 87

65 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Adirondack Northway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 26 Toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
6

Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 9

5.5 mi · 9 min · US 9
8

Turn right onto NY 8

29 mi · 40 min · State Highway 8
9

Continue on NY 8

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Highway 8
10

At end of road, turn right onto NY 8; NY 30

9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
11

Turn sharp left onto NY 8

35 mi · 48 min · State Highway 8
12

Turn right onto NY 365

15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
13

Continue on NY 365

381 ft · 12 sec · Mappa Avenue
14

Turn right onto NY 365

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
15

Continue on NY 365

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
16

Continue on NY 365

3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 365
17

Continue on NY 365

3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
18

Continue on NY 365

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
19

Continue on NY 365

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street
20

Take the exit onto NY 365

11 mi · 15 min · NY 365
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Use the left lane.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
23

Merge onto I 90

24 mi · 27 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

For this roughly 5-hour drive, starting your day early will give you ample flexibility for any unscheduled stops or to simply enjoy the journey without feeling rushed. Given the manageable duration, one planned stop should suffice, but be mindful of the longest stretch of 65.5 miles on the Adirondack Northway; plan your break before or after this segment. The total fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Peru to minimize unexpected fuel station searches, especially as you transition between different road types.

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 110 miles from Peru, NY, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.5 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 48 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110 miles or 2h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 2m

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 Peru, 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 Peru, NY

This is one driving day of about 219.9 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Peru, 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 Adirondack Northway for about 65.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in the state of New York, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnstown, NY

110 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

Elizabethtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnstown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110 miles from Peru, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Syracuse, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 219.9

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $30 to $40 mile 62.8

Pottersville, New York

Hours: 3–8:30 pm

+15184945800

Visit website

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 219.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 188.5

Verona, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 188.5

Verona, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 188.5

Verona, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 188.5

Verona, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Museum of Science & Technology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 219.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+13154259068

Visit website

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 219.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

Visit website

WonderWorks Destiny

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 219.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+13154667700

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 219.9

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13152165833

Visit website

Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 204.2

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13156873801

Visit website

Pinti Field

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 172.8

Rome, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13153366000

Visit website

All Things Oz Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 204.2

Chittenango, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13156877772

Visit website

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 219.9

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13154536767

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 175.4 and 219.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
175.4 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | NY 365

Take the exit onto NY 365

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
211 mi into trip | ~4h 40m 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
214.5 mi into trip | ~4h 46m 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
219.3 mi into trip | ~4h 52m 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
219.6 mi into trip | ~4h 53m in | North Townsend Street

Turn left onto North Townsend Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.20 one way

$72.39 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $39.14 $78.28
premium $4.92 $42.62 $85.24
diesel $5.61 $48.55 $97.10

Estimated Tolls: $1.18

New York State Thruway (23.6 mi) $1.18

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

$36

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66 0 $23.09 $10.56
Efficient EV 55 0 $19.24 $8.80
EV Truck/SUV 88 1 $30.79 $14.07

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Peru, NY

Afternoon in Peru on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Syracuse, NY

Afternoon in Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Johnstown, NY

110 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

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

4h 54m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 180.9
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

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 228.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Peru to Syracuse presents a mixed landscape of road types. With nearly half of the journey on highways, expect stretches of faster travel, interspersed with more local road sections. The longest uninterrupted drive segment you'll encounter is 65.5 miles along the Adirondack Northway. This profile suggests a varied driving experience, shifting from efficient highway cruising to potentially more winding or lower-speed road segments as you progress towards Syracuse.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.5 mi on Adirondack Northway.

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 175.4 miles in near NY 365.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 219.9 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 175.4 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 211 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,744 ft 339 ft

Total Climb

1,558 ft

Total Descent

1,497 ft

Highest Point

1,744 ft

~110 mi in

Elevation Range

1,405 ft

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 Peru, NY to Syracuse, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Minerva along the way.

Minerva

67 mi in | ~1h 19m

About the Cities

Starting in Peru, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1772

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 4h 54m. Total distance: 219.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.5 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.18 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 175.4 miles (NY 365): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 211 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 214.5 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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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