Origin
Syracuse, NY
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, NY to Wolcott, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Wolcott, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Syracuse to Wolcott is 40.7 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 690 and State Highway 370, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey for getting from point A to point B. If you're looking for a quick commute or an easy way to connect these two locations without a lot of fuss, this route fits the bill perfectly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 690
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Wolcott, 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
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
15
Continue on Oswego Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oswego Street
16
Continue on Mill Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mill Street
17
Turn right onto East Main Street
456 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.6 — 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.
4
40.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Wolcott, NY
Late night in Wolcott on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Cato, NY
20 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
7 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
59m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the route utilizing faster roads like I 690. You'll experience a fairly direct path for a significant portion of the journey, including a continuous stretch of 7.9 miles on I 690. The road transitions from interstate to state highways and local roads, offering a mix of speeds. Expect a practical driving experience designed for efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on I 690.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 690 and State Highway 370. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Washington Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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
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 59m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on I 690. 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 Wolcott, 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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