Origin
Syracuse, NY
Late night in Syracuse on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, 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
26m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, NY
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Apulia, NY
Benoit Dujardin
Trip Overview
Syracuse, NY to Apulia, NY is 19 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 81, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York and the Northeast region, making it a quick local excursion. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, so it's ideal if you're looking for a speedy and uncomplicated journey. Consider this route for a brief escape or a simple connection between two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Apulia Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| State Route 80 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I-81 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Almond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Genesee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 9.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Apulia, NY.
1
Start on US 11
10 ft
·
5 sec
·
South State Street
2
Turn left onto NY 92
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Genesee Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Almond Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Almond Street
4
Turn slight right
296 ft
·
5 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 81 South
6
Merge onto I 81
2.0 mi
·
2 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 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 92 / East Genesee Street
Turn left onto NY 92 / East Genesee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Almond Street
Turn right onto Almond Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward US 20: LaFayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 73
Toward US 20: LaFayette
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.13 one way
$6.26 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
3:29 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 72% of it on major roadways like I 81. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.9 miles on I 81, offering a consistent, faster pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition from the interstate onto local roads like Apulia Road and Cherry Valley Turnpike, the character of the drive will naturally shift. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel punctuated by shorter, potentially more localized segments.
72% 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: 9.9 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 92 / East 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 26m 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 92 / East Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Almond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Syracuse, NY
Full guide →Founded 1848
Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.
Top landmarks
- • Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
- • Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
- • Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 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 92 / East Genesee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Almond Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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