How far is Skaneateles Falls, NY from Lysander, NY?
The driving distance from Skaneateles Falls, NY to Lysander, NY is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
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Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skaneateles Falls and Lysander.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skaneateles Falls and Lysander.
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Start on School Street
22 m · 4 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Jordan Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Jordan Road
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Continue on Hamilton Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Road
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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 North Street
1329 ft · 27 sec · North Street
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Continue on Jordan Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jordan Road
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Continue on Elbridge Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Elbridge Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2960 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1878 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 31
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Turn left onto Old State Highway 31
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old State Highway 31
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Turn left onto Plainville Road
8 mi · 19 min · Plainville Road
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Turn left onto Lamson Road
20 m · 3 sec · Lamson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skaneateles Falls and Lysander.
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 left 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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Skaneateles Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lysander.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skaneateles Falls to Lysander?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 Skaneateles Falls and 8.6 miles from Lysander.
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 3.4 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 $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Skaneateles Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lysander.
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 Skaneateles Falls and Lysander. Straight-line distance: 14.74 mi (23.72 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 Lysander
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 22,919 |
| Coordinates | 43.2064600, -76.4591000 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamson Road (-76.459104, 43.206522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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