Origin
Glens Falls, NY
Late night in Glens Falls on Friday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glens Falls, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
10m
Distance
5.2 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glens Falls, NY
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Lake Sunnyside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Glens Falls, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY covers 5.2 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Meadowbrook Road, Ridge Street, Rockwell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.1 miles on Meadowbrook Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 5.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 10m drive with frequent turns across 5.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Meadowbrook Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near CR 17 / Haviland Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Glens Falls, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (CR 17 / Haviland Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Rockwell Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (CR 54 / Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 17 / Haviland Road
Turn right onto CR 17 / Haviland Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Rockwell Road
Turn left onto Rockwell Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 54 / Sunnyside Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 54 / Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Rockwell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Haviland Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Centennial Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunnyside Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Meadowbrook Road
— 2.1 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glens Falls, NY and Lake Sunnyside, NY.
1
Start on US 9; NY32
221 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centennial Circle
2
Continue on NY 9L
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Street
3
Turn slight left onto Meadowbrook Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Meadowbrook Road
4
Turn right onto CR 17
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Haviland Road
5
Turn left onto Rockwell Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwell Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 54
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sunnyside Road
7
Arrive at destination
CR 54
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.86 one way
$1.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lake Sunnyside, NY
Late night in Lake Sunnyside on Friday
Local time
2:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glens Falls, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY covers 5.2 miles and takes about 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Meadowbrook Road, Ridge Street, Rockwell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.6 miles from Glens Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Glens Falls, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (CR 17 / Haviland Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Rockwell Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (CR 54 / Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Glens Falls, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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