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Trip from Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

59m

Distance

41.5 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
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.

Spartan military and political leader (died 395 BC)

Lysander, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY covers 41.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Plainville Road, West Genesee Road, I 81 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 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

20.7 miles from Lysander, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 41.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Plainville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Plainville Road
West Genesee Road
I 81 South
US 20
Cherry Valley Turnpike
Apulia Road
State Route 80

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Plainville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lysander, NY and Apulia, NY.

1

Start on Lamson Road

66 ft · 5 sec · Lamson Road
2

Turn right onto Plainville Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · Plainville Road
3

Turn left onto West Genesee Road

4.4 mi · 6 min · West Genesee Road
4

Take the exit left

5.9 mi · 7 min
5

Continue straight

8.7 mi · 10 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton
7

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 4 min
8

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 49 sec
9

Continue straight

7.9 mi · 9 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 20: LaFayette

0.2 mi · 35 sec · US 20: LaFayette
11

Turn right onto Cherry Valley Turnpike

1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
12

Turn slight right onto Apulia Road

4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 80
14

Turn left

30 ft · 2 sec
15

Arrive at your destination

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 20.7 miles from Lysander, NY, or about 29m into the drive.

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 41.5 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 20.7 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apulia, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lysander, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lysander, NY

This is one driving day of about 41.5 miles and 59m.

At 41.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.7 mi from Lysander, NY · 29m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

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

Pompey, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Lysander, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Apulia, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Apulia, 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

$6.83 one way

$13.66 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.39 $14.77
premium $4.92 $8.04 $16.09
diesel $5.61 $9.16 $18.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.36 $1.99
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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

Lysander, NY

Night in Lysander on Wednesday

Local time

10:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Apulia, NY

Night in Apulia on Wednesday

Local time

10:22 PM

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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

59m 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 Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY covers 41.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Plainville Road, West Genesee Road, I 81 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Lysander, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 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.
The drive from Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lysander, NY to Apulia, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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