How far is Lysander, NY from Skaneateles Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Lysander, NY to Skaneateles Falls, NY is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lysander and Skaneateles Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lysander and Skaneateles Falls.
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Start on Lamson Road
20 m · 5 sec · Lamson Road
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Turn right onto Plainville Road
8 mi · 19 min · Plainville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Highway 31
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old State Highway 31
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 31
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on North Main Street
1878 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2960 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Elbridge Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Elbridge Street
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Continue on Jordan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jordan Road
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Continue on North Street
1329 ft · 30 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Road
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Continue on Jordan Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jordan Road
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Turn left onto School Street
22 m · 3 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lysander and Skaneateles Falls.
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.
Plainville Road
Turn right onto Plainville Road
7.96 mi · 00h 19m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lysander to Skaneateles Falls?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Lysander and 9.6 miles from Skaneateles Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lysander and Skaneateles Falls. Straight-line distance: 14.74 mi (23.72 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 Skaneateles Falls
Situated within Onondaga County at an approximate elevation of 705 feet above sea level, this central New York community sits along the banks of Skaneateles Creek.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9931200, -76.4560500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skaneateles Falls (-76.45605, 42.99312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $4.26 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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