Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Witt, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Sandy Bay, NY
Peter Olexa
De Witt, NY to Sandy Bay, NY is 15.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 481, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the highway, making it an easy option for a quick transit or a brief excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for minimal travel time and a simple path between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 481 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| South Bay Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Northern Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Thompson Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Beach Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Genesee Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Whiting Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lakeshore Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt, NY and Sandy Bay, NY.
Start on Hampshire Drive
Turn right onto Downing Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lansdowne Road
Turn left onto Terrace Drive
Turn left onto NY 92
Take the exit
Merge onto I 481
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard
Continue on Thompson Road
Turn right onto South Bay Road
Turn left onto Whiting Road
At end of road, turn left onto Lakeshore Road
Turn right onto Mud Mill Road
Turn right onto Beach Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Lansdowne Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 92 / East Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 481 North: Syracuse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 481
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Northern Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $5.23 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in De Witt on Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Afternoon in Sandy Bay on Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 52% of the drive on the highway. You'll experience an 8.2-mile stretch on I 481 before transitioning to surface roads like South Bay Road and Northern Boulevard. Expect merging traffic as you enter and exit the highway segments.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lansdowne Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lansdowne Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (NY 92 / East Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
564 ft
Elevation Range
194 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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