Syracuse to Granville is 181.5 miles and takes about 3h 59m via New York State Thruway and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The majority of the drive is on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward transit. You'll want to plan for this to be a single-day trip given the relatively short duration. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
90.8 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
104.8 mi
2h
Adirondack Northway
15.4 mi
17m
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi
17m
State Highway 196
8.3 mi
11m
State Highway 149
7.6 mi
11m
State Highway 67
4.5 mi
7m
Reynolds Road
4.4 mi
6m
Malta Avenue
3.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 104.8 mi, about 2h
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,225 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,102
Quietest
1 AM
~108 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 25 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Granville, 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 NorthUse 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: AlbanyUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
105 mi·2 hr·New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 27Toward NY 30: AmsterdamUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
367 ft·12 sec·this road
16
Turn right onto NY 30
1.0 mi·1 min·NY 30
17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 67
1.5 mi·4 min·Church Street
18
Continue on NY 67
4.5 mi·7 min·State Highway 67
19
Continue on NY 67
13 mi·17 min·Amsterdam Road
20
Continue on NY 67
0.6 mi·1 min·West High Street
21
Turn left onto NY 50
0.2 mi·33 sec·Milton Avenue
22
Turn right onto Malta Avenue
3.5 mi·6 min·Malta Avenue
23
Turn left onto US 9
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 9
24
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 North
25
Merge onto I 87
15 mi·17 min·Adirondack Northway
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi·54 sec
Exit 17Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
27
Turn straight onto US 9
473 ft·7 sec·Saratoga Road
28
Continue on US 9
1.2 mi·2 min·Route 9
29
Turn right onto NY 197
4.4 mi·6 min·Reynolds Road
30
Continue on NY 197
0.3 mi·41 sec·Bridge Street
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway
32
Turn right onto CR 37
341 ft·10 sec·Maple Avenue
33
Turn left onto CR 37
2.5 mi·5 min·Burgoyne Avenue
34
Turn right onto NY 196
0.8 mi·1 min·State Route 196
35
Continue on NY 196
8.3 mi·11 min·State Highway 196
36
At end of road, turn left onto NY 40
1.6 mi·2 min·State Highway 40
37
Turn right onto NY 149
7.6 mi·11 min·State Highway 149
38
Turn left onto NY 22; NY 149
343 ft·5 sec·State Highway 22
39
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 149
0.8 mi·1 min·Quaker Street
40
Turn straight onto West Main Street
0.4 mi·35 sec·West Main Street
41
Turn right onto Church Street
32 ft·1 sec·Church Street
42
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 59 minute drive time, it’s best to leave Syracuse in the morning to arrive in Granville with plenty of daylight. You'll have one major highway segment of 104.8 miles on the New York State Thruway, so consider stopping just before or after this section for a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $30, so ensure your tank is full before departing. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to stop a bit longer at your chosen break point if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway to surface roads to adjust your driving style.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.8 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.8 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 40 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granville, 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 181.5 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 104.8 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 152.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
111.2 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward NY 30: Amsterdam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward NY 30: Amsterdam
6
152.4 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 9: South Glens Falls, Moreau State Pa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.50 one way
$58.99 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$31.93
$63.85
premium
$4.87
$34.77
$69.54
diesel
$5.40
$38.61
$77.22
Estimated Tolls: $5.24
New York State Thruway
(104.8 mi)$5.24
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
$30
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.4
0
$19.06
$8.71
Efficient EV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
EV Truck/SUV
72.6
0
$25.41
$11.62
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 25, 2026
Origin
Syracuse, NY
Evening
in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 6 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Granville, NY
Evening
in Granville on Saturday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Clear
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
12 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
3h 59m 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.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 37.6
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 137.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 15% on highways. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving on the New York State Thruway, covering 104.8 miles. After leaving the Thruway, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. The frequent exits and lower speeds on the surface road sections mean you'll be passing through more populated areas.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.8 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 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 181.5 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 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; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Granville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Moreau State Park along the way.
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 3h 59m. Total distance: 181.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.24 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.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Granville, 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. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument, Saratoga National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Granville, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
