Origin
Baldwinsville, NY
Late night in Baldwinsville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwinsville, NY to Sandy Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwinsville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Sandy Bay, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
Baldwinsville to Sandy Bay is 15 miles and takes about 28 minutes via State Route 31, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, taking you from one Northeast point to another. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on local roads, making it a quick and easy excursion. If you're looking for a brief journey with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill perfectly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 31 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Belgium Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Lakeshore Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West Seymour Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Genesee Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Beach Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Mud Mill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| NY 31 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 31
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwinsville, NY and Sandy Bay, NY.
1
Start on NY 31; NY 370
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Genesee Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on NY 31
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Belgium Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on NY 31
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Seymour Street
5
Continue on NY 31
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
NY 31
6
Turn slight left onto Lakeshore Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Lakeshore Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Mud Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mud Mill Road
8
Turn right onto Beach Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Road
9
Arrive at destination
Beach Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 31; NY 370 / West Genesee Street
Depart onto NY 31; NY 370 / West Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Lakeshore Road
Turn slight left onto Lakeshore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Mud Mill Road
Turn left onto Mud Mill Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Beach Road
Turn right onto Beach Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sandy Bay, NY
Late night in Sandy Bay on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
28m 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 15-mile drive features a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on State Route 31, including a longest stretch of 6.8 miles without interruption on that road. The route progresses from State Route 31 to Belgium Road and finally to Lakeshore Road, indicating a shift from a more main thoroughfare to potentially more local, winding paths as you near your destination. Expect a varied driving experience as you navigate these different road types.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on State Route 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 31; NY 370 / West Genesee Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 31; NY 370 / West Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Lakeshore Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (Mud Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on State Route 31. 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: near the start (NY 31; NY 370 / West Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Lakeshore Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (Mud Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Sandy Bay, 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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