Trip from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Lake Luzerne, NY

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are NY 9N, State Route 9, NY Route 149. 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 8.3 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 $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.

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: What towns show up on signs driving from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Lake Luzerne, NY?

The route from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Lake Luzerne, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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

Save up to 6 min

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Lake Luzerne, 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 NY 9N, State Route 9, NY Route 149 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on NY 9N. 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 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NY 9N is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 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 1.5 miles in near CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road.

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 1.5 miles (CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 149 / NY Route 149): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road

Turn right onto CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road

Navigation decision point

3

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | NY 149 / NY Route 149

Turn left onto NY 149 / NY Route 149

Navigation decision point

4

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 9 / State Route 9

Turn right onto US 9 / State Route 9

Navigation decision point

4

5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | NY 9N

Turn left onto NY 9N

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NY 9N	10.7 mi	16m
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	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: NY 9N — 10.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Sunnyside, NY and Lake Luzerne, 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 right onto US 9

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

6

Turn left onto NY 9N

11 mi · 16 min · NY 9N

7

Turn slight left onto CR 16

15 ft · 0 sec · East River Drive

8

Arrive at destination

CR 16

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5	$1.74	$0.80
Efficient EV	4.2	$1.45	$0.66
EV Truck/SUV	6.6	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Sunnyside, NY

Afternoon in Lake Sunnyside on Thursday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake Luzerne, NY

Afternoon in Lake Luzerne on Thursday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°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 cooler 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 Sunnyside, NY to Lake Luzerne, 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 NY 9N, State Route 9, NY Route 149. 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 Sunnyside, 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 1.5 miles (CR 63 / Oxbow Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 149 / NY Route 149): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lake Sunnyside, NY to Lake Luzerne, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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