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Trip from Syracuse, NY to Ozone Park, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 16, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
259.6 mi
418 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 18m
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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Ozone Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Syracuse to Ozone Park is 259.6 miles and takes about 5h 26m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily within New York State. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.8 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 127.9 mi | 2h 31m |
| Keystone Shortway | 70.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| NJ 3 | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| Woodhaven Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 10m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 495 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 127.9 mi, about 2h 31m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 246 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,353 veh/hr typical · worst 5,201
Quietest
1 AM
~459 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 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 Ozone Park, NY.
1
Start on US 11
10 ft
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5 sec
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South State Street
2
Turn left onto NY 92
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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East Genesee Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Almond Street
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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Almond Street
4
Turn slight right
296 ft
·
5 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 81 South
6
Merge onto I 81
2.0 mi
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2 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi
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48 sec
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I-81
8
Continue on I 81
73 mi
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1 hr 25 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge onto I 80
71 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
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2 min
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US 46
17
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi
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1 min
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US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
11 mi
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11 min
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NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 495
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 495
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on South Marginal Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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South Marginal Highway
23
Turn right onto Boulevard East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
24
Take the ramp
123 ft
·
14 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
Toward Lincoln Tunnel access
26
Merge onto NJ 495
1.6 mi
·
4 min
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Lincoln Tunnel
27
Keep slight right at fork
265 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Dyer Avenue
28
Keep slight right at fork
334 ft
·
8 sec
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
29
Continue on Dyer Avenue
350 ft
·
19 sec
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Dyer Avenue
Toward 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi
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3 min
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West 36th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
31
Take the ramp
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 495
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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I 495
33
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 495
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 19
Toward NY 25: Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Turn right onto Woodhaven Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Cross Bay Boulevard
40
Turn left onto Sutter Avenue
26 ft
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1 sec
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Sutter Avenue
41
Arrive at destination
Sutter Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5.5-hour drive, leaving Syracuse in the morning allows ample time to reach Ozone Park before evening. The route is designed for a single-day trip, so you can be flexible with your departure time. Consider planning your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need a break from driving on I 81. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer interstate stretches, as services can be spaced out. The fuel cost is estimated at $43, so budget accordingly.
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 129.8 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.9 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 57 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.8 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ozone Park, 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 259.6 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 I 81 for about 127.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.8 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.9 miles.
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.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Crescent Lake Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Broome Gateway Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Whitney Point Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Preble
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Penn-Can Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.4 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Larry Doby Service Area
0.7 mi from route
Connie Chung Service Area
0.9 mi from route
Rest Area
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Alexander Hamilton Service Area
1.1 mi from route
GPS Roofing
1.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 129.5 and 254.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
129.5 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
229.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
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 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
8
246.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m in
Take the ramp toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
8
251.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
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 17W-E
Toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia A...
8
254.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard, Rockaways
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward NY 25: Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boule...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.86 one way
$91.72 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $49.62 | $99.24 |
| premium | $5.28 | $53.92 | $107.85 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $63.15 | $126.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
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
$46
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.26 | $12.46 |
| Efficient EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.72 | $10.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.8 | 1 | $36.34 | $16.61 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Syracuse, NY
Morning in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Ozone Park, NY
Morning in Ozone Park on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 6 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
3 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
5h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 250.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 250.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 250.6
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 250.6
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 250.6
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 250.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 68% of the drive on interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 127.9 miles on I 81. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect consistent cruising speeds for the majority of the drive, with periods of merging and exiting as you navigate between different interstate systems.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.9 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.5 miles in near US 6.
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 33 significant decision points across 259.6 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 129.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,959 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
2,359 ft
Total Descent
2,727 ft
Highest Point
1,959 ft
~148.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,951 ft
Notable High Points
1,959 ft at ~148.3 miles
+926 ft prominence
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 Ozone Park, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Clifton, Weehawken, Hoboken and Ferries To New York City - among others.
Mt Pocono
129.5 mi in
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~2h 34m
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via US 6
Milford
130.2 mi in
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~2h 35m
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via I 84; I 380
Clifton
229.4 mi in
|
~4h 34m
Weehawken
245.4 mi in
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~4h 53m
Hoboken
245.4 mi in
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~4h 53m
Ferries To New York City
245.4 mi in
|
~4h 53m
New York City
246.1 mi in
|
~4h 55m
Lincoln Tunnel Access
246.1 mi in
|
~4h 55m
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 Ozone Park, NY
Full guide →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 5h 26m. Total distance: 259.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 127.9 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Lincoln Tunnel. 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 31 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 Ozone Park, 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 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 129.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 246.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ozone Park, NY before the return drive.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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