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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

Save up to 10 min
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.

town in Onondaga County, New York, USA

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 points

These 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

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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

North Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nedrow, NY

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Apulia, NY

Night in Apulia on Wednesday

Local time

9:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cicero, NY

Night in Cicero on Wednesday

Local time

9:08 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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