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Trip from Syracuse, NY to Ontario, 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 34m

Distance

66.3 mi

107 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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 Wayne County, New York, United States

Ontario, NY

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Trip Overview

This 66.3-mile drive from Syracuse, NY to Ontario, NY is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 34 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes NY 104 and I-690, with a significant portion on State Highway 370, making it a convenient option for those looking for a direct journey within New York. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel environment consistent.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

33.1 miles from Syracuse, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 104 26.8 mi 36m
I 690 7.9 mi 9m
State Highway 370 7.9 mi 10m
West Genesee Road 5.9 mi 8m
NY 690 5.5 mi 6m
Main Street 4.8 mi 9m
State Route 370 3.2 mi 4m
Ridge Road 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NY 104 — 26.8 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Ontario, 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

Continue on NY 690

5.5 mi · 6 min · NY 690
7

Take the exit onto NY 31

0.3 mi · 36 sec · NY 31
8

Continue on NY 31; NY 370

5.9 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on NY 370

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Continue on NY 370

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Route 370
11

Continue on NY 370

3.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
12

Continue on NY 370

7.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 370
13

Continue on NY 370

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
14

Turn straight onto CR 163

2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
15

Turn left onto NY 104

27 mi · 36 min · NY 104
16

Take the exit

465 ft · 27 sec
17

Turn straight onto CR 110

0.4 mi · 1 min · Furnace Road
18

Turn left onto CR 103

91 ft · 2 sec · Ridge Road
19

Arrive at destination

CR 103

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just under 1.5 hours, this route offers significant flexibility. You could depart Syracuse anytime, but leaving mid-morning might help you avoid peak rush hour traffic on I-690. Since there are no specified stops and the drive is relatively short, you can easily complete it without needing to plan for extensive breaks. The estimated fuel cost of $11 suggests that refueling before you leave Syracuse should be sufficient. A practical tip: keep an eye on your GPS for the transition from I-690 to NY 104, as this is where the route shifts to its primary highway segment.

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 33.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.8 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 15 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.1 miles or 47m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ontario, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Syracuse, NY

This is one driving day of about 66.3 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Syracuse, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 104 for about 26.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cato, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cato, NY

33 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

Baldwinsville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westbury, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Syracuse, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

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

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 42.6

Wolcott, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 18.9

Baldwinsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

Lights on the Lake

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.7

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13154536712

Visit website

Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 4.7

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13154536767

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

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

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

Playday Indoor Play and Parties

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 4.7

Liverpool, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13152148520

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.6 — 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.
3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | South West Street

Turn right onto South West Street

Navigation decision point

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
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 690

Merge onto I 690

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
14.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | NY 31

Take the exit onto NY 31

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.91 one way

$21.83 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.80 $23.60
premium $4.92 $12.85 $25.70
diesel $5.61 $14.64 $29.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65
EV Truck/SUV 26.5 0 $9.28 $4.24

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Syracuse, NY

Late night in Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ontario, NY

Late night in Ontario on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Cato, NY

33 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 34m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

18 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 27.4
View on nps.gov
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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 43.4
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience for 78% of this 66.3-mile journey. You'll spend a good amount of time on NY 104, where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 26.8 miles, offering a consistent pace. The route integrates I-690 and State Highway 370, contributing to its highway-focused profile. While not overly complex, the road will feel predominantly like a well-maintained corridor designed for efficient travel. The drive's character remains largely consistent, minimizing unexpected changes in road type or speed limits.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 mi on NY 104.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 104 and I 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 66.3 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 0.7 miles (South West Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Ontario, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1806

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 34m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.8 miles on NY 104. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.7 miles (South West Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Ontario, 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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