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Trip from Syracuse, NY to Rome, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 54m

Distance

210.2 mi

338 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 41m ★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 46m

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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city in Oneida County, New York, United States

Rome, NY

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Trip Overview

This 210.2-mile drive from Syracuse to Rome, NY, will take approximately 4 hours and 54 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be on State Highway 8, the New York State Thruway, and the Adirondack Northway, with about 65% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $35 for this journey through the Northeast region. The route is mostly highway-focused, so plan for steady progress rather than leisurely sightseeing. With only one recommended stop, it's a relatively straightforward transit between these New York locations.

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

105.1 miles from Syracuse, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 8 63.5 mi 1h 29m
New York State Thruway 25.8 mi 29m
Adirondack Northway 25.4 mi 29m
State Highway 365 22.3 mi 31m
State Highway 9N 17.1 mi 26m
NY 365 11.6 mi 15m
State Highway 73 11.5 mi 16m
Adirondack Trail 9.7 mi 14m
Longest stretch: State Highway 8 — 63.5 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
22

Continue on NY 365

3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 365
23

Continue on NY 365

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Street
24

Continue on NY 365

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
25

Turn left onto NY 365

381 ft · 10 sec · Mappa Avenue
26

Continue on NY 365

15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
27

At end of road, turn left onto NY 8

35 mi · 48 min · State Highway 8
28

Turn right onto NY 8; NY 30

9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
29

Turn left onto NY 8

29 mi · 40 min · State Highway 8
30

Turn left onto US 9

5.6 mi · 9 min · US 9
31

Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Stone Bridge Road
32

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
33

Merge onto I 87

25 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 30 Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
35

Turn left onto US 9

2.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 9
36

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73
37

Continue on NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
38

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 9N

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N
39

Continue on NY 9N

9.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 9N
40

Turn left onto College Street

506 ft · 28 sec · College Street
41

Turn left onto Ausable Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ausable Drive
42

Arrive at destination

Ausable Drive

Trip Plan

With a duration under 5 hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to make the most of daylight, especially if you prefer less traffic. Plan for your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a town is 63.5 miles on State Highway 8, so ensure you're topped up before heading into that section. The estimated fuel cost is $35, which is a good baseline for your budget.

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 105.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.5 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 46 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.1 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome, 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 210.2 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 State Highway 8 for about 63.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

lake at Lucerne, Switzerland

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Luzerne, NY

105 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

Whitesboro, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnstown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before State Highway 8 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.5 miles.

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 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 178.6 — 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
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
6
178.6 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 30 Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.60 one way

$69.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $37.41 $74.83
premium $4.92 $40.74 $81.48
diesel $5.61 $46.41 $92.82

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.1 0 $22.07 $10.09
Efficient EV 52.6 0 $18.39 $8.41
EV Truck/SUV 84.1 1 $29.43 $13.45

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Syracuse, NY

Morning in Syracuse on Sunday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 10 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:45PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Rome, NY

Morning in Rome on Sunday

Local time

8:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

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

41 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

4h 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience stretches of higher-speed travel, particularly on the New York State Thruway and Adirondack Northway. State Highway 8 offers a significant uninterrupted stretch of 63.5 miles, which may provide a slightly different driving feel compared to the interstate. While not a winding scenic byway, the progression through these main arteries offers a consistent and predictable driving experience for most of the 210.2 miles.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.5 mi on State Highway 8.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 8 and New York State Thruway. 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 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 29 significant decision points across 210.2 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 Rome, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keene Valley along the way.

Keene Valley

178.6 mi in | ~4h 5m

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 Rome, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1870

Rome is a city of 32,000 people (2020) in Central New York State, not far from Utica.

Top landmarks

  • • Fort Stanwix National Monument — NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places

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 4h 54m. Total distance: 210.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 63.5 miles on State Highway 8. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Rome, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Rome, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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