How far is Skaneateles Falls, NY from LaFayette, NY?
The driving distance from Skaneateles Falls, NY to LaFayette, NY is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skaneateles Falls and LaFayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skaneateles Falls and LaFayette.
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Start on School Street
22 m · 10 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Jordan Road
3 mi · 7 min · Jordan Road
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Continue on Jordan Street
1 km · 2 min · Jordan Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Genesee Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
16.6 mi · 20 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn left onto Route 11
19 m · 2 sec · Route 11
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 11
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skaneateles Falls and LaFayette.
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.
Cherry Valley Turnpike
Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
16.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Skaneateles Falls and Scattered Rain Showers near LaFayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skaneateles Falls to LaFayette?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Marcellus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Skaneateles Falls and 10.5 miles from LaFayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Skaneateles Falls and Scattered Rain Showers near LaFayette.
Stop Ideas Near Marcellus
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 Marcellus.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skaneateles Falls and LaFayette. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).
#1 Skaneateles Falls
Skaneateles Falls is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9931200, -76.4560500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 LaFayette
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,794 |
| Coordinates | 42.8922900, -76.1052000 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 11 (-76.105419, 42.892287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.27 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
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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