How far is Lysander, NY from Sandy Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Lysander, NY to Sandy Bay, NY is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lysander and Sandy Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lysander and Sandy Bay.
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Start on Lamson Road
20 m · 5 sec · Lamson Road
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Turn right onto Plainville Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Plainville Road
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Turn left onto West Genesee Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Genesee Road
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Continue on West Genesee Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Genesee Street
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Continue on Belgium Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Belgium Road
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Continue on State Route 31
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 31
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Continue on West Seymour Street
1 mi · 1 min · West Seymour Street
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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 Lysander 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.
State Route 31
Continue on State Route 31
6.79 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lysander 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 Lysander to Sandy Bay?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baldwinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Lysander and 12.2 miles from Sandy Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lysander and Patchy Fog near Sandy Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwinsville
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 Baldwinsville.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lysander and Sandy Bay. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).
#1 Lysander
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 22,919 |
| Coordinates | 43.2064600, -76.4591000 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
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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