Origin
Apulia, NY
Night in Apulia on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apulia, NY to Cicero, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Apulia, NY to Cicero, NY covers 29.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Apulia Road, Cherry Valley Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
14.7 miles from Apulia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and Apulia Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Apulia Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Apulia Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles (Apulia Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Apulia Road
Turn right onto Apulia Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward Syracuse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Syracuse
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 31 / East Seymour Street
Turn left onto NY 31 / East Seymour Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Apulia, NY to Cicero, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Syracuse along the way.
Syracuse
15.2 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 81
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 20.8 mi | 25m |
| Apulia Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Route 80 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I-81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Seymour Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Route 11 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brewerton Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 20.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apulia, NY and Cicero, NY.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 80
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 80
3
Turn right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Apulia Road
4
Turn slight left onto US 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Valley Turnpike
5
Turn right onto US 11
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Route 11
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 81
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 81
Toward Syracuse
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I-81
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-81
10
Continue on I 81
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 30
Toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NY 31
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Seymour Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 11
58 ft
·
0 sec
·
Brewerton Road
14
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.7 miles from Apulia, NY, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cicero, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Apulia, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apulia, NY
This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 39m.
At 29.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 20.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Apulia, NY · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Apulia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cicero, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cicero, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Cherry Valley Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
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
Cicero, NY
Night in Cicero on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apulia, NY to Cicero, NY covers 29.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Apulia Road, Cherry Valley Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Apulia, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Apulia Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Apulia, NY to Cicero, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Syracuse along the way.
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