How far is Syracuse, NY from Sandy Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Sandy Bay, NY is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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 New York, USA
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 Syracuse and Sandy Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Sandy Bay.
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Start on South State Street
1985 ft · 52 sec · South State Street
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Turn left onto East Willow Street
78 m · 10 sec · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
124 m · 10 sec · Pearl Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 North
807 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
967 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
30 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left onto Lakeshore Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn left 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 Syracuse 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 81 North
Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 00h 12m
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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Sandy Bay?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
North Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Syracuse and 7 miles from Sandy Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Syracuse and Patchy Fog near Sandy Bay.
Stop Ideas Near North Syracuse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Syracuse.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Sandy Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.24 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
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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