Trip from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Johnsburg, NY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are NY 28, Adirondack Northway, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 15 miles from Lake Sunnyside, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Johnsburg, NY?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Saratoga National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

30 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Johnsburg, NY covers 30 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 28, Adirondack Northway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on NY 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30 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 (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Johnsburg, NY covers 30 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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 3.8 miles in.

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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (CR 35 / Diamond Point Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 87 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 87 North

6

13 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward Warrensburg, Diamond Point

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 23 Toward Warrensburg, Diamond Point

4

13.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | CR 35 / Diamond Point Road

Turn left onto CR 35 / Diamond Point Road

Navigation decision point

4

13.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 9 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4

17.7 mi into trip | ~26m in | NY 28

Turn left onto NY 28

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lake Sunnyside, NY and Johnsburg, NY, road signs point toward Warrensburg and Diamond Point.

Warrensburg

13 mi in | ~17m

Diamond Point

13 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 28	10.7 mi	15m
Adirondack Northway	9.1 mi	10m
Main Street	4.2 mi	8m
NY Route 149	1.6 mi	2m
State Highway 8	1.6 mi	2m
Moon Hill Road	1.1 mi	2m
State Route 9	0.5 mi	<1m
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 Lake Sunnyside, NY and Johnsburg, NY.

1

Start on CR 54

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sunnyside Road

2

Continue on CR 63

1.1 mi · 2 min · Moon Hill Road

3

Turn right onto CR 63

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Oxbow Hill Road

4

Turn left onto NY 149

1.6 mi · 2 min · NY Route 149

5

Turn left onto US 9; NY 149

0.5 mi · 53 sec · State Route 9

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 87 North

7

Merge onto I 87

9.1 mi · 10 min · Adirondack Northway

8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 23 Toward Warrensburg, Diamond Point

9

Turn left onto CR 35

334 ft · 6 sec · Diamond Point Road

10

Continue on Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road

11

At end of road, turn right onto US 9

4.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

12

Turn left onto NY 28

11 mi · 15 min · NY 28

13

Turn left onto NY 8

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 8

14

Arrive at destination

NY 8

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.94 one way

$9.88 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$5.34	$10.68
premium	$4.92	$5.81	$11.63
diesel	$5.61	$6.62	$13.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9	$3.15	$1.44
Efficient EV	7.5	$2.63	$1.20
EV Truck/SUV	12	$4.20	$1.92

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Sunnyside, NY

Afternoon in Lake Sunnyside on Thursday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Johnsburg, NY

Afternoon in Johnsburg on Thursday

Local time

1:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°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 cooler 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 Lake Sunnyside, NY to Johnsburg, NY covers 30 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 15 miles from Lake Sunnyside, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles (CR 35 / Diamond Point Road): Navigation decision point.

Between Lake Sunnyside, NY and Johnsburg, NY, road signs point toward Warrensburg and Diamond Point.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Saratoga National Historical Park.

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