Origin
Apulia, NY
Night in Apulia on Wednesday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apulia, NY to Lysander, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lysander, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apulia, NY to Lysander, NY covers 41.2 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, I 690, NY 690 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 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
20.6 miles from Apulia, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 41.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 690. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 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 18 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 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 690. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Apulia Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 10 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
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 690
Merge onto I 690 toward Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Apulia, NY and Lysander, NY, road signs point toward Syracuse, Baldwinsville and Fairgrounds.
Syracuse
15.2 mi in
|
~21m
|
via I 81
Baldwinsville
18.7 mi in
|
~25m
Fairgrounds
19 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 690
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| I 690 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| NY 690 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| West Genesee Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Apulia Road | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Plainville Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Route 80 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apulia, NY and Lysander, 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
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 690
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
I 690
Toward Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on NY 690
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NY 690
14
Take the exit onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
NY 31
15
Continue on NY 31; NY 370
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Genesee Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Plainville Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Plainville Road
17
Turn left onto Lamson Road
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lamson Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lamson Road
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 20.6 miles from Apulia, NY, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 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 41 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lysander, 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 41.2 miles and 58m.
At 41.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 10.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Apulia, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Apulia, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lysander, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lysander, 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
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.33 | $14.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lysander, NY
Night in Lysander on Wednesday
Local time
11:19 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
58m 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 Lysander, NY covers 41.2 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, I 690, NY 690. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.78 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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.
Between Apulia, NY and Lysander, NY, road signs point toward Syracuse, Baldwinsville and Fairgrounds.
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