This 150.7-mile drive from Woodstock to Syracuse, New York, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using the New York State Thruway, with portions on NY 145 and NY 162, offering a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $25 and just one recommended stop, this journey is efficient for those looking to cover ground. The route stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward travel day without major regional shifts. Plan for a straightforward drive that allows for a timely arrival in Syracuse.
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
75.4 miles from Woodstock, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
82.2 mi
1h 34m
NY 145
28.7 mi
42m
NY 162
13.3 mi
18m
State Highway 30
5.8 mi
8m
I 690
4.1 mi
5m
Main Street
2.3 mi
4m
I 481
2.3 mi
2m
State Highway 5S
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 82.2 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, NY and Syracuse, NY.
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Start on NY 32
1.1 mi·1 min·State Highway 32
2
Turn sharp right onto NY 23
0.4 mi·34 sec·State Highway 23
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Keep slight right at fork onto NY 145
29 mi·42 min·NY 145
4
Turn right onto NY 30
0.6 mi·54 sec·River Street
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Continue on NY 30
3.3 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
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Continue on NY 30
2.3 mi·4 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 30
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 30
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Continue on Zicha Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Zicha Road
9
Continue on CR 27
0.8 mi·1 min·Junction Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 27
0.6 mi·57 sec·Junction Road
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Turn right onto NY 30A
1.8 mi·2 min·State Highway 30A
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Continue on NY 162
13 mi·18 min·NY 162
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Turn straight onto NY 5S
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 5S
14
Continue on NY 5S
0.2 mi·29 sec·East Main Street
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 90 West
17
Merge onto I 90
82 mi·1 hr 34 min·New York State Thruway
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 34AToward I 481: Syracuse, OswegoUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
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Merge onto I 481
2.3 mi·2 min·I 481
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Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, FairgroundsUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on I 690
4.1 mi·5 min·I 690
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 13Toward Townsend Street, DowntownUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto North Townsend Street
501 ft·16 sec·North Townsend Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto East Water Street
479 ft·16 sec·East Water Street
26
Turn left onto US 11
0.2 mi·20 sec·South State Street
Use the straight lane.
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Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 17-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. Consider an early morning departure from Woodstock to maximize your time in Syracuse and avoid potential traffic. The estimated fuel cost of $25 is budget-friendly, but keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 82.2-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway where services might be less frequent. With only one suggested stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break based on your needs.
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 75.4 miles from Woodstock, NY, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.4 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodstock, 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 Woodstock, NY
This is one driving day of about 150.7 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Woodstock, 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 82.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 141.8 and 150.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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141.8 mi into trip|~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
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 34A
Toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
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145.3 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse, Fairgrounds
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150.1 mi into trip|~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward Townsend Street, Downtown
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 13
Toward Townsend Street, Downtown
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150.4 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|North Townsend Street
Turn left onto North Townsend Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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150.6 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|US 11 / South State Street
Turn left onto US 11 / South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.81 one way
$49.61 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$26.82
$53.65
premium
$4.92
$29.21
$58.42
diesel
$5.61
$33.27
$66.55
Estimated Tolls: $4.11
New York State Thruway
(82.2 mi)$4.11
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
$25
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.2
0
$15.82
$7.23
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
EV Truck/SUV
60.3
0
$21.10
$9.64
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Woodstock, NY
Morning
in Woodstock on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Syracuse, NY
Morning
in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
11 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
3h 17m 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 114.3
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 150.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's about 40% highway, featuring an uninterrupted 82.2-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway. This means you'll have extended periods of faster travel, punctuated by segments on local roads like NY 145 and NY 162. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a transition between the efficiency of the thruway and the more varied conditions of state routes. This blend ensures the journey isn't monotonous, offering different driving experiences as you progress toward Syracuse.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.2 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 141.8 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 16 significant decision points across 150.7 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 141.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodstock, NY and Syracuse, NY, road signs point toward Oswego, Fairgrounds and Binghamton.
Woodstock is a town in Ulster County, New York. It is one of the most famous small towns in the world, associated with the music festival that was supposed to be here in 1969, but was held 65 miles away. It has been a center for the arts since the late 1800s.
Top landmarks
•Byrdcliffe Colony — arts colony
•Church of the Holy Transfiguration of Christ-on-the-Mount — church building in Woodstock, United States of America
•Judge Jonathan Hasbrouck House — historic home located at Woodstock, Ulster County, New York
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 17m. Total distance: 150.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.11 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 Syracuse, 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 141.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Syracuse, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
