This 123.5-mile drive from Syracuse to Attica, NY, will take you about 2 hours and 32 minutes. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll primarily be on the New York State Thruway, but the route also incorporates local roads like Alexander Road and I-690, giving it a varied feel. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this journey through the Northeast region of New York is an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical transit. Plan for just one stop along the way to break up the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
100.1 mi
1h 55m
Alexander Road
9.3 mi
13m
I 690
7.9 mi
9m
Oak Street
1.2 mi
2m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Walnut Street
0.7 mi
1m
East Washington Street
0.6 mi
1m
Market Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 100.1 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Attica, NY.
1
Start on US 11
507 ft·18 sec·South State Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South West Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·South West Street
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 690 West: Baldwinsville
5
Merge onto I 690
7.9 mi·9 min·I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
344 ft·8 sec
Exit 1Toward I 90Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·29 sec·this road
Exit 1Toward I 90
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
100 mi·1 hr 55 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 48Toward NY 98: BataviaUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·20 sec
14
Turn left onto NY 98
1.2 mi·2 min·Oak Street
15
Enter roundabout onto NY 98
240 ft·4 sec·South Main Street
16
Continue on NY 98
0.1 mi·11 sec·South Main Street
17
Continue on NY 98
0.7 mi·1 min·Walnut Street
18
Continue on NY 98
6.6 mi·9 min·Alexander Road
19
Continue on NY 98
0.5 mi·45 sec·Main Street
20
Continue on NY 98
2.7 mi·4 min·Alexander Road
21
Turn straight onto NY 98
0.4 mi·39 sec·Market Street
22
Turn left onto NY 238
0.2 mi·29 sec·Main Street
23
Turn left
71 ft·5 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 32-minute duration, this trip works well as a single-day excursion, so you can leave Syracuse anytime that suits your schedule. The estimated fuel cost of $20 means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. While the longest continuous stretch is over 100 miles on the New York State Thruway, remember that the overall profile is turn-heavy, so stay alert. A single planned stop should be sufficient given the relatively short distance. Keep an eye out for Alexander Road, as it's a key component of the local driving segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.1 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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Attica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY
This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Syracuse, 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 New York State Thruway for about 100.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 690 West: Baldwinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 690 West: Baldwinsville
7
9.1 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 90
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward I 90
8
9.9 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
110.1 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward NY 98: Batavia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 48
Toward NY 98: Batavia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.33 one way
$40.66 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$21.98
$43.96
premium
$4.92
$23.94
$47.87
diesel
$5.61
$27.27
$54.53
Estimated Tolls: $5.00
New York State Thruway
(100.1 mi)$5.00
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
$20
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.1
0
$12.97
$5.93
Efficient EV
30.9
0
$10.81
$4.94
EV Truck/SUV
49.4
0
$17.29
$7.90
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Syracuse, NY
Late night
in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Attica, NY
Late night
in Attica on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Newark, NY
62 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 32m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 38.3
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 29.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 123.5-mile journey. While 6% of the route is on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on more winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 100.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel before you transition. This route isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it offers a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and road type as you make your way from Syracuse to Attica.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.1 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Washington Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 123.5 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 0.1 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 123.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.00 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.
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 Attica, 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 0.1 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman 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 Attica, NY before heading back.
