Origin
Niagara Falls, NY
Afternoon in Niagara Falls on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niagara Falls, NY to Sunset Beach, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niagara Falls, NY
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Sunset Beach, NY
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Trip Overview
Niagara Falls, NY to Sunset Beach, NY is 22.3 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Lake Road and Creek Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy, local drive with no highway time, making it a relaxed way to travel between these two locations. With its short distance and minimal fuel cost, this route offers a flexible option for a quick excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on Lake Road, Creek Road, and Lewiston Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on Lake Road. Given the frequent turns and local road nature, this drive requires your consistent attention and is best suited for those who prefer a more engaging driving experience over high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 104 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 104 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NY 18 / Creek Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 104 / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 104 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 18 / Creek Road
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 18 / Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
21.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Sunset Island Road
Turn left onto Sunset Island Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Road | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Creek Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Lewiston Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sunset Island Road | 0.4 mi | 3m |
| Pine Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lake Road
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niagara Falls, NY and Sunset Beach, NY.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 104
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NY 104
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lewiston Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 18
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Creek Road
5
Continue on NY 18
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Creek Road
6
Continue on NY 18
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Lake Road
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn left onto Sunset Island Road
0.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Island Road
10
Arrive at destination
Sunset Island Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Sunset Beach, NY
Afternoon in Sunset Beach on Friday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
14 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
39m 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 Niagara Falls, NY to Sunset Beach, NY covers 22.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Road, Creek Road, Lewiston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Niagara Falls, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 104 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NY 18 / Creek Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Niagara Falls, NY to Sunset Beach, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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