Origin
Syracuse, NY
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Camillus, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Camillus, NY
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Trip Overview
Syracuse, NY to Camillus, NY is 11.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via NY 5 and I-690, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring minimal planning and allowing for flexibility. You'll primarily navigate established roadways, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 5 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| I 690 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| NY 695 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Newport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South West Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 5
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Camillus, 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
this road
Exit 6
Toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
8
Continue on NY 695
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 695
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NY 5 West: Auburn
10
Merge onto NY 5
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 5
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Camillus, Warners
12
Turn left onto Newport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newport Road
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Genesee Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Genesee Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.2 — 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.
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
8
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward NY 695, NY 5: Auburn
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Newport Road
Turn left onto Newport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Genesee Street
At end of road, turn left onto Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Camillus, NY
Late night in Camillus on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches like 3.2 miles on NY 5, offering a taste of consistent travel before transitioning to faster routes. The profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, meaning you can expect efficient travel with fewer interruptions. While not overly long, the continuous highway segments allow for a consistent pace throughout the 16-minute journey.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on NY 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 5 and I 690. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
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 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Camillus, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Warners along the way.
Warners
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
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
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 16m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on NY 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Camillus, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights 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 Camillus, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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