How far is West Phoenix, NY from Van Buren, NY?

The driving distance from West Phoenix, NY to Van Buren, NY is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.58 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.74 mi
12.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.74 mi
Kilometers
12.45 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.58 mi
Kilometers
18.63 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Van Buren
Sat, Nov 7, 12:11 PM EST
Return by in West Phoenix
Sat, Nov 7, 12:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Phoenix
2026-11-07T11:57
Arrive Van Buren
Sat, Nov 7, 12:11 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Phoenix
10:00 PM EST
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
Baldwinsville
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From West Phoenix
5.8 mi
00h 06m
To Van Buren
5.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Phoenix and Van Buren.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Phoenix and Van Buren.

  1. 1

    Start on Pendergast Road

    554 ft · 18 sec · Pendergast Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lamson Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Lamson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oswego Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Oswego Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1599 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Van Buren Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Peck Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Peck Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peck Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Phoenix and Van Buren.

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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oswego Road
7.32 mi · 63%
Lamson Road
2.79 mi · 24%
Van Buren Road
1.34 mi · 12%
Pendergast Road
0.11 mi · 1%
Peck Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Oswego Road

Continue straight

4.75 mi · 00h 05m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
7.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwinsville
00h 06m from West Phoenix
Leave By
8:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving West Phoenix and Light Rain near Van Buren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Phoenix to Van Buren?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Baldwinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from West Phoenix and 5.8 miles from Van Buren.

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

The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Phoenix and Light Rain near Van Buren.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwinsville

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 Baldwinsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 13.8 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 13.8 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

14 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

72 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

90 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Phoenix and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 7.74 mi (12.45 km).

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#1 West Phoenix

Situated within Onondaga County in central New York, this unincorporated community lies along the western bank of the Oswego River.

Population0
Coordinates43.2256200, -76.3046500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Van Buren

#2 Van Buren

Town in New York, United States

Population13,332
Coordinates43.1136800, -76.3021500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Pendergast Road (-76.304646, 43.225442)
End: Peck Road (-76.301661, 43.113604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.52
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $1.76 $3.52
Mid-grade $4.86 $1.99 $3.98
Premium $5.25 $2.15 $4.31
Diesel $6.46 $2.65 $5.30

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between West Phoenix and Van Buren. The current time is 11:57:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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