Origin
Lake Luzerne, NY
Afternoon in Lake Luzerne on Thursday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Luzerne, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Luzerne, NY
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Lake Sunnyside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Luzerne, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Avenue, Lane Avenue, State Route 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Lake Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 16.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near US 9 / State Route 9.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (US 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NY 149 / NY Route 149): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 9 / State Route 9
At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / State Route 9
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NY 149 / NY Route 149
Turn left onto NY 149 / NY Route 149
Navigation decision point
3
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road
Turn right onto CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 63 / Moon Hill Road
Turn left onto CR 63 / Moon Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Avenue | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Lane Avenue | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| State Route 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| NY Route 149 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Moon Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sunnyside Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oxbow Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lake Avenue
— 6.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Luzerne, NY and Lake Sunnyside, NY.
1
Start on CR 16
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
East River Drive
2
Turn slight right onto NY 9N
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Avenue
3
Continue on NY 9N
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lane Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 9
5
Turn left onto NY 149
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
NY Route 149
6
Turn right onto CR 63
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oxbow Hill Road
7
Turn left onto CR 63
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moon Hill Road
8
Continue on CR 54
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunnyside Road
9
Arrive at destination
CR 54
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.73 one way
$5.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
1:35 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
11 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
26m 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 Lake Luzerne, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Avenue, Lane Avenue, State Route 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Lake Luzerne, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.73 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (US 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NY 149 / NY Route 149): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lake Luzerne, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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