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Trip from Westfield, NY to Shermans Bay, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.9 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

Downtown Westfield, NY, NY

Westfield, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Shermans Bay, NY, NY

Shermans Bay, NY

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

The drive from Westfield, NY to Shermans Bay, NY covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Lake Road, South Portage Road, North Erie Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on West Lake Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 20.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lake Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near NY 394 / West Lake Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Westfield, NY to Shermans Bay, NY is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (NY 394 / West Lake Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.9 miles (West Summit Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

4
9.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | NY 394 / West Lake Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394 / West Lake Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
20.9 mi into trip | ~31m in | West Summit Street

Turn left onto West Summit Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Lake Road 12.5 mi 18m
South Portage Road 4.4 mi 6m
North Erie Street 2.5 mi 3m
North Portage Street 1.1 mi 1m
West Fairmount Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Summit Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Lake Road — 12.5 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, NY and Shermans Bay, NY.

1

Start on NY 394

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Portage Street
2

Continue on NY 394

4.4 mi · 6 min · South Portage Road
3

Continue on NY 394

2.5 mi · 3 min · North Erie Street
4

Continue on NY 394

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Lake Road
5

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394

8.8 mi · 12 min · West Lake Road
6

Continue on NY 394

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lake Road
7

Continue on NY 394

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
8

Turn left onto West Summit Street

30 ft · 1 sec · West Summit Street
9

Arrive at destination

West Summit Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.44 one way

$6.88 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.72 $7.44
premium $4.92 $4.05 $8.10
diesel $5.61 $4.61 $9.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.19 $1.00
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Westfield, NY

Night in Westfield on Thursday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shermans Bay, NY

Night in Shermans Bay on Thursday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m 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 Westfield, NY to Shermans Bay, NY covers 20.9 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lake Road, South Portage Road, North Erie Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Westfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.44 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 Westfield, NY to Shermans Bay, NY is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (NY 394 / West Lake Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.9 miles (West Summit Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Westfield, NY to Shermans Bay, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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