How far is Van Buren, NY from Skaneateles Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Van Buren, NY to Skaneateles Falls, NY is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Skaneateles Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Skaneateles Falls.
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Start on Peck Road
27 m · 9 sec · Peck Road
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Turn right onto Van Buren Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road
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Turn right onto Herman Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Herman Road
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Continue on Devoe Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Devoe Road
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Turn left onto Newport Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Newport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Genesee Street
2572 ft · 1 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Turnpike
3 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 5
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 5
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Continue on East Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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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 Van Buren 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 Turnpike
Continue on West Genesee Turnpike
3.01 mi · 00h 04m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Skaneateles Falls?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 Van Buren and 8.8 miles from Skaneateles Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:26 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?
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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 Van Buren and Skaneateles Falls. Straight-line distance: 11.39 mi (18.33 km).
#1 Van Buren
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 13,332 |
| Coordinates | 43.1136800, -76.3021500 |
| 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 |
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| 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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