Origin
Johnsburg, NY
Afternoon in Johnsburg on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnsburg, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnsburg, NY
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Lake Sunnyside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 29.3-mile journey from Johnsburg to Lake Sunnyside, NY, is a manageable 44-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate NY 28 and the Adirondack Northway before reaching Main Street in Lake Sunnyside. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a straightforward and accessible experience within the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a pleasant outing on its own.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 56% of the journey utilizing highway travel. You'll experience stretches on NY 28, including one continuous segment of 10.7 miles, offering a more open-road feel. This will transition into the faster pace of the Adirondack Northway before concluding on local roads like Main Street. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more community-focused driving as you approach your destination. The road character evolves, providing varied driving conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near NY 28.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NY 28): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 28
Turn right onto NY 28
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 9 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NY 9N: Lake Luzerne, Lake George Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward NY 9N: Lake Luzerne, Lake George Village
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 9 / State Route 9
At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / State Route 9
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Johnsburg, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Lake George Village along the way.
Lake George Village
22.7 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 28 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Adirondack Northway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| State Route 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| NY Route 149 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 8 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Moon Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sunnyside Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 28
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsburg, NY and Lake Sunnyside, NY.
1
Start on NY 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 8
2
Turn right onto NY 28
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NY 28
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto CR 35
506 ft
·
11 sec
·
Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 87
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Adirondack Northway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 21
Toward NY 9N: Lake Luzerne, Lake George Village
8
Turn left onto NY 9N
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
NY 9N
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 9
10
Turn left onto NY 149
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
NY Route 149
11
Turn right onto CR 63
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oxbow Hill Road
12
Turn left onto CR 63
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moon Hill Road
13
Continue on CR 54
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunnyside Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 54
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Lake Sunnyside on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
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
15 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
44m 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 Johnsburg, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY covers 29.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 28, Adirondack Northway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Johnsburg, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 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.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NY 28): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Johnsburg, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Lake George Village along the way.
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