Origin
Syracuse, NY
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Floyd, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Floyd, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Syracuse to Floyd is 50 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via NY State Thruway and NY 365, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on highways but with a significant local road component, making it a good option for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey. You'll find the fuel costs are quite manageable for this distance. Plan for a straightforward commute that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 25.8 mi | 29m |
| NY 365 | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| New Floyd Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 690 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Thompson Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Water Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Dominick Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 25.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Floyd, NY.
1
Start on US 11
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Water Street
3
Turn left onto South Crouse Avenue
352 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Crouse Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 690
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
9
Turn straight onto NY 635
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Thompson Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout
406 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 90
11
Continue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 90
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
26 mi
·
29 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NY 365
12 mi
·
15 min
·
NY 365
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue on NY 825
485 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wright Drive
18
Turn left onto King Pin Lane
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
King Pin Lane
19
At end of road, turn left onto NY 365
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Dominick Street
20
Continue on NY 365
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
21
Turn left onto NY 365
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
New Floyd Road
22
Turn left onto CR 58
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
Koenig Road
23
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 58
216 ft
·
6 sec
·
Koenig Road
24
Turn right onto CR 93
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Floyd Road
25
Arrive at destination
CR 93
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
9
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracuse, Thompson Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 635 North: Bridge Street, East Syracu...
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 635 North: Thompson Road North
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
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 33
Toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.29
New York State Thruway
(25.8 mi)
$1.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Floyd, NY
Late night in Floyd on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Lenox, NY
25 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
3 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
1h 7m 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 route offers a mix of driving experiences, with 28% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of the time on the New York State Thruway, where you can cover a significant distance, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 25.8 miles. As you get closer to Floyd, the drive transitions to more local roads, specifically NY 365 and Floyd Road, introducing a 'turn-heavy' character. Expect the pace to slow down as you navigate these less direct paths, requiring more attention to turns and speed adjustments.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Between Syracuse, NY and Floyd, NY, road signs point toward Thompson Road North and Rome.
Thompson Road North
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Rome
32.3 mi in
|
~41m
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 1h 7m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.29 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 Floyd, 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument 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 Floyd, 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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