Lyons, NY Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Lyons, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 286 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Lyons, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
292.2 mi
East Flatbush, NY
Quickest Drive
5h 37m
Ramapo, NY
Plan Around Lyons, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lyons, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lyons, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lyons, NY
Driving from Lyons, NY
Expect an average of 286 miles and about 6h 11m behind the wheel when leaving Lyons, NY. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (6h 18m), while the shortest is just 282 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lyons, NY include Manhattan, NY (290.1 mi, 6h 10m), Staten Island, NY (285.6 mi, 6h 18m), and New York City, NY (281.9 mi, 6h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 286-mile trip from Lyons, NY, budget about $45 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Lyons, NY and 2 routes heading into Lyons, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 282 to 290 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lyons, NY covers 290 miles and takes approximately 6h 18m. Shorter options start at just 282 miles.
The average route from Lyons, NY runs about 286 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 286-mile trip from Lyons, NY costs roughly $45 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lyons, NY include Manhattan, NY, Staten Island, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lyons, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,536
Median Income
$66,543
Median Home Value
$89,400
Median Age
39.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Lyons, NY
A sampling of people born in Lyons, NY.
Rosina Emmet Sherwood
1854–1948
American painter (1854–1948)
Myron Charles Taylor
1874–1959
American diplomat (1874–1959)
Bradley A. Fiske
1854–1942
United States Navy admiral (1854–1942)
Bob Hartman
1949
Founder of Christian band Petra
Arthur T. Hannett
1884–1966
American politician (1884-1966)
Jim Boeheim
1944
American basketball coach and player
William Dorsheimer
1832–1888
United States lawyer, politician and journalist (1832–1888)
Willard H. Brownson
1845–1935
United States admiral (1845–1935)
City data from Wikidata (Q6709776), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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