How far is Solvay, NY from Skaneateles Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Solvay, NY to Skaneateles Falls, NY is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Solvay and Skaneateles Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solvay and Skaneateles Falls.
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Start on Woods Road
9 m · 5 sec · Woods Road
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Turn left onto North Orchard Road
1516 ft · 1 min · North Orchard Road
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Turn slight right onto Scarboro Drive
147 m · 23 sec · Scarboro Drive
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Turn left onto Wynthrop Road
144 m · 21 sec · Wynthrop Road
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Turn right onto Piercefield Drive
63 m · 10 sec · Piercefield Drive
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Turn left onto Wilshire Road
1821 ft · 1 min · Wilshire Road
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Turn right onto West Genesee Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Street
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Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 10 min
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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 Solvay 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.
West Genesee Street
Keep slight right
7.23 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Solvay and Rain Showers near Skaneateles Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Solvay to Skaneateles Falls?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 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?
Camillus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Solvay and 8.8 miles from Skaneateles Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Solvay and Rain Showers near Skaneateles Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Camillus
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 Camillus.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Solvay and Skaneateles Falls. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.46 km).
#1 Solvay
Village located in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 6,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.0581200, -76.2074300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $4.26 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
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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