How far is Van Buren, NY from Sandy Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Van Buren, NY to Sandy Bay, NY is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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.
Census-designated place 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 Van Buren and Sandy Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Sandy Bay.
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Start on Peck Road
27 m · 9 sec · Peck Road
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Turn right onto Van Buren Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road
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Turn left onto Jones Road
2190 ft · 52 sec · Jones Road
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Take the ramp left
1129 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2920 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.4 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
152 m · 14 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
3052 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 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 Van Buren 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.36 mi · 00h 07m
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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren to Sandy Bay?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Mattydale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Van Buren and 9.9 miles from Sandy Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Van Buren and Patchy Fog near Sandy Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Mattydale
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 Mattydale.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Sandy Bay. Straight-line distance: 12.72 mi (20.47 km).
#1 Van Buren
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 13,332 |
| Coordinates | 43.1136800, -76.3021500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
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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