How far is Solvay, NY from Lysander, NY?

The driving distance from Solvay, NY to Lysander, NY is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.28 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.31 mi
26.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.31 mi
Kilometers
26.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.28 mi
Kilometers
32.64 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lysander
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Solvay
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solvay
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Lysander
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Solvay
10:00 PM EDT
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 Solvay
10.1 mi
00h 12m
To Lysander
10.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Solvay and Lysander.

  1. 1

    Start on Woods Road

    9 m · 4 sec · Woods Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Orchard Road

    1355 ft · 1 min · North Orchard Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Milton Avenue

    2435 ft · 1 min · Milton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Fair Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Fair Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    134 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West

    2874 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Genesee Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · West Genesee Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Plainville Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Plainville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lamson Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Lamson Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lamson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solvay 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 690 West
9.97 mi · 49%
West Genesee Road
4.54 mi · 22%
Plainville Road
3.38 mi · 17%
State Fair Boulevard
0.83 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
0.82 mi · 4%
Milton Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 690 West

Continue straight

5.45 mi · 00h 06m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwinsville
00h 12m from Solvay
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Solvay and Partly Sunny near Lysander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Solvay to Lysander?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 10.1 miles from Solvay and 10.2 miles from Lysander.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Solvay and Partly Sunny 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 11.7 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 11.7 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 Solvay and Lysander. Straight-line distance: 16.31 mi (26.25 km).

Solvay

#1 Solvay

Village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

Population6,256
Coordinates43.0581200, -76.2074300
Altitude152
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: Woods Road (-76.207426, 43.058067)
End: Lamson Road (-76.459104, 43.206522)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $3.20
Round trip
$6.41
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $3.20 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.59 $7.17
Premium $5.38 $3.88 $7.75
Diesel $6.51 $4.69 $9.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Solvay and Lysander. The current time is 14:21:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.