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Trip from Syracuse, NY to Bath, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

100 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

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

Syracuse, NY

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town in New York, United States

Bath, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Syracuse, NY to Bath, NY covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 54, West Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.5 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50 miles from Syracuse, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 30.5 mi 35m
State Highway 54 19.5 mi 28m
West Lake Road 10.7 mi 12m
East Lake Road 9.8 mi 14m
US 20 8 mi 10m
I 690 7.9 mi 9m
State Route 414 4.3 mi 6m
South Main Street 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 30.5 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Bath, 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 1 Toward I 90 Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · this road
Exit 1 Toward 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: Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
14

Continue on NY 414

4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 414
15

Turn right onto US 20; NY 5

8.0 mi · 10 min · US 20; NY 5
16

Turn right onto NY 14 Truck

464 ft · 13 sec · Lake Street
17

Turn left onto NY 14

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Exchange Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto NY 14

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Seneca Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19

At end of road, turn left onto NY 14

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on NY 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lochland Road
21

Continue on NY 14

11 mi · 12 min · West Lake Road
22

Turn slight right onto Spur Road

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Spur Road
23

Turn straight

379 ft · 8 sec
24

Turn straight onto NY 54

3.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54
25

Continue on NY 54

0.9 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
26

Turn left onto NY 54

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street
27

Turn right onto NY 54

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Elm Street
28

Turn left onto NY 14A; NY 54

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Liberty Street
29

Turn right onto NY 54

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Lake Street
Use the right lane.
30

Continue on NY 54

9.8 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
31

Turn straight onto NY 54

16 mi · 23 min · State Highway 54
32

Continue on NY 54

1.0 mi · 1 min · Geneva Street
33

Continue on NY 54

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Liberty Street
34

Turn left onto East Washington Street

60 ft · 2 sec · East Washington Street
35

Arrive at destination

East Washington Street

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.5 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 22 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 1h 3m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bath, 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 100 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Syracuse, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 30.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Geneva, NY

50 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

Weedsport, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Geneva, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50 miles from Syracuse, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Bath, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

PISO EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Bath, New York

+18332172197

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Penn Yan, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bath, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Geneva, New York

Visit website

Museum of Science & Technology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+13154259068

Visit website

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

Visit website

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

WonderWorks Destiny

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+13154667700

Visit website

Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Penn Yan, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+13155367488

Visit website

Lights on the Lake

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13154536712

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13152165833

Visit website

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 54.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Washington Street

Turn left onto East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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
8
40.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | NY 14 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 14 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.77 one way

$33.54 round trip

$4.26/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.63 $18.21 $36.43
premium $5.05 $19.89 $39.79
diesel $5.60 $22.04 $44.09

Estimated Tolls: $1.52

New York State Thruway (30.5 mi) $1.52

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

$17

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.75 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $14.00 $6.40

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Syracuse, NY

Late night in Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 6:17PM EDT until September 2 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 6:07PM EDT until September 2 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Bath, NY

Late night in Bath on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 13 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 6:17PM EDT until September 2 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 2 at 6:07PM EDT until September 2 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

57°F

Geneva, NY

50 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

4 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 15m on the road

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 44.8
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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 31
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

100 mi in 2h 15m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New York State Thruway.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.1 miles in near East Washington Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 100 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,104 ft 388 ft

Total Climb

826 ft

Total Descent

123 ft

Highest Point

1,104 ft

~100 mi in

Elevation Range

716 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 Syracuse, NY to Bath, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Clyde along the way.

Clyde

40.5 mi in | ~49m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Bath, NY

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Bath National Cemetery — veterans cemetery in Steuben County, New York

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 2h 15m. Total distance: 100 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). 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 30.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.52 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 Bath, 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. 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bath, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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