How far is Sandy Bay, NY from Lysander, NY?

The driving distance from Sandy Bay, NY to Lysander, NY is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.27 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.27 mi
Kilometers
50.33 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lysander
Fri, Nov 6, 7:31 PM EST
Return by in Sandy Bay
Fri, Nov 6, 8:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy Bay
2026-11-06T18:53
Arrive Lysander
Fri, Nov 6, 7:31 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sandy Bay
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 Sandy Bay
12.2 mi
00h 19m
To Lysander
19.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Bay and Lysander.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Bay and Lysander.

  1. 1

    Start on Beach Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Beach Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mud Mill Road

    1141 ft · 55 sec · Mud Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lakeshore Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lakeshore Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Belgium Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Belgium Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Genesee Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Genesee Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · West Genesee Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Plainville Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Plainville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lamson Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Lamson Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lamson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Bay and Lysander.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Genesee Road
5.69 mi · 18%
Plainville Road
3.38 mi · 11%
Belgium Road
3.13 mi · 10%
Lakeshore Road
2.25 mi · 7%
East Genesee Street
1.18 mi · 4%
Beach Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

7.85 mi · 00h 12m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwinsville
00h 19m from Sandy Bay
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Sandy Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Lysander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy Bay to Lysander?

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.2 miles from Sandy Bay and 19.1 miles from Lysander.

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 12.3 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 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Sandy Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Lysander.

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 10.9 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 10.9 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 Sandy Bay and Lysander. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.2053500, -76.0832600
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Lysander

#2 Lysander

City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

Population22,919
Coordinates43.2064600, -76.4591000
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Beach Road (-76.083196, 43.205342)
End: Lamson Road (-76.459104, 43.206522)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.18 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.2 gal · 8.36 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $5.27 $5.79 $11.59
Diesel $6.47 $7.12 $14.23

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy Bay and Lysander. The current time is 18:53:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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