Origin
Scriba, NY
Late night in Scriba on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scriba, 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
55m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scriba, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Syracuse, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 46.5-mile drive from Scriba, NY, to Syracuse, NY, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes to complete. You'll spend about 84% of your time on highways, primarily navigating I 81 and State Route 104. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a direct connection within the Northeast region. Plan for a smooth ride that gets you to your destination without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 28.8 mi | 33m |
| State Route 104 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| I-81 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Willow Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Salina Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 28.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scriba, NY and Syracuse, NY.
1
Start on NY 104
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 104
2
Continue on NY 104
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South
4
Merge onto I 81
21 mi
·
24 min
·
I 81
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-81
6
Continue on I 81
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
251 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 19
Toward Clinton Street, Salina Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Salina Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North Salina Street
501 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Salina Street
10
Turn left onto East Willow Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Willow Street
11
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North State Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
US 11
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Scriba, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 46.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 South
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Clinton Street, Salina Street
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 19
Toward Clinton Street, Salina Street
8
45.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Salina Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Salina Street
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
East Willow Street
Turn left onto East Willow Street
Navigation decision point
6
46.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 11 / North State Street
Turn right onto US 11 / North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.31 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
West Monroe, NY
23 mi in
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
55m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 46.5-mile journey, with 84% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.8 miles on I 81, offering a chance to settle in. You'll also utilize sections of State Route 104 and West Main Street, which may offer a slight change of pace. Overall, the road character is geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic detours, making it a functional drive.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and State Route 104. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Scriba, 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 55m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.8 miles on I 81. 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 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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