Origin
Sullivan, NY
Afternoon in Sullivan on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sullivan, NY to Lenox, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sullivan, NY
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Lenox, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Sullivan, NY to Lenox, NY covers 8.5 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seneca Turnpike, State Route 5, South Court Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Seneca Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 8.5 miles, with most of the trip on Seneca Turnpike and State Route 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.5 miles on Seneca Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seneca Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Seneca Turnpike and State Route 5. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 5; NY 13 / State Route 5.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sullivan, NY to Lenox, NY is easy. At 14m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5; NY 13 / State Route 5): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (CR 54 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 5; NY 13 / State Route 5
Turn left onto NY 5; NY 13 / State Route 5
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 54 / South Court Street
Turn right onto CR 54 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Turnpike | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| State Route 5 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Court Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Genesee Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Canaseraga Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seneca Turnpike
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, NY and Lenox, NY.
1
Start on Canaseraga Road
63 ft
·
9 sec
·
Canaseraga Road
2
Turn left onto NY 5; NY 13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 5
3
Continue on NY 5; NY 13
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Seneca Turnpike
4
Continue on NY 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
5
Turn right onto CR 54
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Court Street
6
Arrive at destination
CR 54
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Seneca Turnpike
(4.5 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Lenox, NY
Afternoon in Lenox on Friday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
7 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
14m 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 Sullivan, NY to Lenox, NY covers 8.5 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seneca Turnpike, State Route 5, South Court Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Sullivan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 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.
The drive from Sullivan, NY to Lenox, NY is easy. At 14m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 5; NY 13 / State Route 5): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (CR 54 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Sullivan, NY to Lenox, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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