Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Split Rock, NY
Victor Huang
De Witt, NY to Split Rock, NY is 11.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 481 and Onondaga Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With most of the route on highways, it's a straightforward transit. If you're looking for a short hop to get from one area to another without a significant time commitment, this route fits the bill. Consider it for a quick connection between these two NY locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 481 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Onondaga Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Seneca Turnpike | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| East Genesee Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Brighton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Downing Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Terrace Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hampshire Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt, NY and Split Rock, 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 ramp
Merge onto I 481
Keep slight left at fork
Enter roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue
Continue on East Brighton Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Brighton Avenue
Continue on East Brighton Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto NY 173
Turn slight right onto NY 173
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.7 — 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 ramp toward I 481 South: Jamesville
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 481
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Brighton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| premium | $5.23 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Split Rock on Thursday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
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 11.6-mile trip is mostly highway, with 63% of the drive on freeways like I 481. You'll encounter a stretch of 4.7 miles on I 481 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to see a fairly dense pattern of exits as you navigate this short distance. The remainder of your travel will be on Onondaga Road and East Seneca Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 481 and Onondaga Road. You will hit about 13 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 11.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
572 ft
Total Descent
438 ft
Highest Point
842 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
419 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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