NY 298 begins just west of downtown Syracuse, where it splits from I-690 at exit 9, a partial interchange providing same-direction connections only. It heads northeast as Bear Street, passing by several commercial and industrial blocks as it crosses over Onondaga Creek, which flows into nearby Onondaga Lake.
NY 298 commences just west of downtown Syracuse, where it separates from I-690 at exit 9, a partial interchange offering same-direction connections only. It proceeds northeast as Bear Street, traversing through several commercial and industrial areas as it crosses over Onondaga Creek, which empties into nearby Onondaga Lake.