Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, NY
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Baldwinsville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 13.4-mile trip from Syracuse to Baldwinsville is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 19 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel will cover your transit across this Northeast corridor. Since the drive is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It serves as a highly efficient link between these two New York locations, providing a hassle-free experience for anyone traveling within the region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 690 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| NY 690 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Van Buren Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Syracuse Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South West Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oswego Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Baldwinsville, NY.
Start on US 11
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Turn right onto South West Street
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 690
Continue on NY 690
Take the exit
Turn right onto Van Buren Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 48
Continue on NY 48
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 370
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 690 West: Baldwinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 690
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Van Buren Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 370 / West Genesee Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Baldwinsville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 73% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via I-690, NY-690, and Van Buren Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 7.9 miles on I-690, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm before transitioning to local roads. While the route feels purposeful and direct, the shift from high-speed interstate travel to the local character of Van Buren Road keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. It is a functional, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding scenic detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 690 and NY 690. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Washington Street.
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 13.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles (I 690): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
137 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
469 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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