How far is Glens Falls, NY from Lake Sunnyside, NY?
The driving distance from Glens Falls, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glens Falls and Lake Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glens Falls and Lake Sunnyside.
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Start on Centennial Circle
67 m · 13 sec · Centennial Circle
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Exit the rotary onto Ridge Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ridge Street
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Turn slight left onto Meadowbrook Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Meadowbrook Road
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Turn right onto Haviland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Haviland Road
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Turn left onto Rockwell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rockwell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyside Road
30 m · 3 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glens Falls and Lake Sunnyside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Meadowbrook Road
Turn slight left onto Meadowbrook Road
2.14 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Glens Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glens Falls to Lake Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Queensbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Glens Falls and 2.6 miles from Lake Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Glens Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Sunnyside.
Stop Ideas Near Queensbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Queensbury.
Fort Edward station
Whitehall station
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Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glens Falls and Lake Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 4.39 mi (7.06 km).
#1 Glens Falls
City in New York, USA
| Population | 14,167 |
| Coordinates | 43.3095200, -73.6440100 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Sunnyside
Lake Sunnyside is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.3728500, -73.6373400 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Sunnyside (-73.63734, 43.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.81 | $1.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.84 | $1.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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