Origin
Cicero, NY
Late night in Cicero on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cicero, NY to Apulia, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cicero, NY
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Apulia, NY
Benoit Dujardin
Trip Overview
Cicero, NY to Apulia, NY is 29.6 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I 81 and Apulia Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is primarily on highways, offering a straightforward journey between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick errand, a short day trip, or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. You'll find it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 20.4 mi | 25m |
| Apulia Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I-81 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Route 80 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Seymour Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brewerton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 20.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero, NY and Apulia, NY.
1
Start on US 11
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
Brewerton Road
2
Turn left onto NY 31
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Seymour Street
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 81 South
4
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I-81
6
Continue on I 81
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
I-81
8
Continue on I 81
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 73
Toward US 20: LaFayette
10
Turn right onto US 20
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cherry Valley Turnpike
11
Turn slight right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Apulia Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 80
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 80
13
Turn left
30 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 31 / East Seymour Street
Turn left onto NY 31 / East Seymour Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 South
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I-81
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 20: LaFayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 73
Toward US 20: LaFayette
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NY 80 / State Route 80
At end of road, turn left onto NY 80 / State Route 80
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Cherry Valley Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Apulia, NY
Late night in Apulia on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
12 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
39m 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 drive is largely highway-focused, with 83% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 81. You'll experience a sustained stretch of 20.4 miles on I 81, providing a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the trip. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to local roads like Apulia Road and Cherry Valley Turnpike, offering a change of pace from the interstate. This shift from highway cruising to more direct local travel defines the character of the drive, keeping it efficient while providing a brief glimpse of the surrounding area.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Apulia Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 31 / East Seymour 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 39m drive. You will face about 7 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 / East Seymour Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.9 miles (I-81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with Cherry Valley Turnpike. 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.
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 / East Seymour Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.9 miles (I-81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Apulia, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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