How far is Syracuse, NY from Apulia, NY?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Apulia, NY is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.95 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.2 mi
26.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.2 mi
Kilometers
26.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.5 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apulia
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Syracuse
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-04-15T15:37
Arrive Apulia
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
LaFayette
NY

City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

From Syracuse
9.5 mi
00h 13m
To Apulia
9.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Apulia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Apulia.

  1. 1

    Start on South State Street

    3 m · 6 sec · South State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    1371 ft · 31 sec · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Almond Street

    1445 ft · 28 sec · Almond Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    90 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 81 South

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: LaFayette

    1015 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cherry Valley Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Apulia Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road

  12. 12

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 80

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse and Apulia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
10.8 mi · 57%
Apulia Road
4.32 mi · 23%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
1.8 mi · 10%
State Route 80
1.21 mi · 6%
Almond Street
0.27 mi · 1%
East Genesee Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

7.9 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaFayette
00h 13m from Syracuse
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Syracuse and Mostly Cloudy near Apulia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Syracuse to Apulia?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

LaFayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Syracuse and 9.4 miles from Apulia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Mostly Cloudy near Apulia.

Stop Ideas Near LaFayette

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around LaFayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 9 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to LaFayette.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

22 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

63 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Apulia. Straight-line distance: 16.2 mi (26.07 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Apulia

Apulia is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8239600, -76.0535300
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Syracuse (-76.14742, 43.04812)
End: Apulia (-76.05353, 42.82396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.69
Round trip
$5.37
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.69 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.00 $6.00
Premium $4.86 $3.26 $6.51
Diesel $4.69 $3.14 $6.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Apulia. The current time is 15:37:14.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.