How far is De Witt, NY from Sandy Bay, NY?
The driving distance from De Witt, NY to Sandy Bay, NY is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Witt and Sandy Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt and Sandy Bay.
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Start on Hampshire Drive
83 m · 13 sec · Hampshire Drive
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Turn right onto Downing Road
636 ft · 31 sec · Downing Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lansdowne Road
50 m · 12 sec · Lansdowne Road
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Turn left onto Terrace Drive
111 m · 23 sec · Terrace Drive
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse
1393 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northern Boulevard
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Northern Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
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Continue on Thompson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Thompson Road
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Turn right onto South Bay Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Bay Road
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Turn left onto Whiting Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Whiting Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Road
1180 ft · 33 sec · Lakeshore Road
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Turn right onto Mud Mill Road
1141 ft · 51 sec · Mud Mill Road
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Turn right onto Beach Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between De Witt and Sandy Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 481 North
Merge slight left
8.17 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving De Witt and Patchy Fog near Sandy Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from De Witt to Sandy Bay?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from De Witt and 7.8 miles from Sandy Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around De Witt and Patchy Fog near Sandy Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Minoa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Witt and Sandy Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.55 km).
#1 De Witt
Town in Onondaga County, New York, USA
| Population | 24,962 |
| Coordinates | 43.0386800, -76.0729800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2053500, -76.0832600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Bay (-76.08326, 43.20535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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