Origin
Sunset Beach, NY
Afternoon in Sunset Beach on Monday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunset Beach, NY to Lockport, NY
Drive Time
41m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lockport, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Sunset Beach, NY to Lockport, NY covers 19.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wilson - Cambria Road, Townline Road, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Wilson - Cambria Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.8 miles from Sunset Beach, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wilson - Cambria Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 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 0.9 miles in near NY 18 / West Lake Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NY 18 / West Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CR-36 / Youngstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 425 / Lake Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
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NY 18 / West Lake Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 18 / West Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
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CR-36 / Youngstown Road
Turn left onto CR-36 / Youngstown Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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NY 425 / Lake Street
Turn sharp right onto NY 425 / Lake Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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NY 93 / Townline Road
Turn right onto NY 93 / Townline Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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CR 5 / Upper Mountain Road
Turn left onto CR 5 / Upper Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson - Cambria Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Townline Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Upper Mountain Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Ridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wilson - Cambria Road
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Beach, NY and Lockport, NY.
1
Start on Sunset Island Road
0.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Island Road
2
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
3 min
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lake Road
4
Continue on CR-78
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Lake Road
5
Turn left onto CR-36
400 ft
·
11 sec
·
Youngstown Road
6
Continue on Young Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Young Street
7
Turn sharp right onto NY 425
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
8
Continue on NY 425
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Wilson - Cambria Road
9
Continue on NY 425
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambria Wilson Road
10
Turn left onto NY 93
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Ridge Road
11
Continue on NY 93; NY 104
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridge Road
12
Turn right onto NY 93
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Townline Road
13
Turn left onto CR 5
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Upper Mountain Road
14
Turn left onto NY 31
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Saunders Settlement Road
15
Continue on NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
16
Continue on West Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Avenue
17
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Market Street
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
19
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.8 miles from Sunset Beach, NY, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.5 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockport, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sunset Beach, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sunset Beach, NY
This is one driving day of about 19.5 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sunset Beach, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Wilson - Cambria Road for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from Sunset Beach, NY · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from Sunset Beach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lockport, NY
The final approach into Lockport, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lockport, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.35 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lockport, NY
Afternoon in Lockport on Monday
Local time
3:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
34°F
Kenmore, NY
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
41m 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 Sunset Beach, NY to Lockport, NY covers 19.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wilson - Cambria Road, Townline Road, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Sunset Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.17 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 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NY 18 / West Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (CR-36 / Youngstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (NY 425 / Lake Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Sunset Beach, NY to Lockport, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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