How far is Lake Luzerne, NY from Lake Sunnyside, NY?

The driving distance from Lake Luzerne, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.63 mi
00h 26m
Flight
10.76 mi
17.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.76 mi
Kilometers
17.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.63 mi
Kilometers
26.76 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Luzerne
Thu, Apr 16, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Luzerne
2026-04-16T12:08
Arrive Lake Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Luzerne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake George
NY

Town in Warren County, New York, United States

From Lake Luzerne
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Lake Sunnyside
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Luzerne and Lake Sunnyside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Luzerne and Lake Sunnyside.

  1. 1

    Start on East River Drive

    5 m · 2 sec · East River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lake Avenue

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Lane Avenue

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lane Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Turn left onto NY Route 149

    1.6 mi · 2 min · NY Route 149

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Oxbow Hill Road

    602 ft · 18 sec · Oxbow Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Moon Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Moon Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    2494 ft · 1 min · Sunnyside Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Luzerne and Lake Sunnyside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Avenue
6.64 mi · 40%
Lane Avenue
4.09 mi · 25%
State Route 9
2.61 mi · 16%
NY Route 149
1.65 mi · 10%
Moon Hill Road
1.06 mi · 6%
Sunnyside Road
0.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lake Avenue

Turn slight right onto Lake Avenue

6.64 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake George
00h 13m from Lake Luzerne
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Luzerne 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 Lake Luzerne to Lake Sunnyside?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Lake George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Lake Luzerne and 8.3 miles from Lake Sunnyside.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Luzerne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Sunnyside.

Stop Ideas Near Lake George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake George.

RAIL

Fort Edward station

20 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Whitehall station

29 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

39 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

39 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Luzerne and Lake Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 10.76 mi (17.31 km).

Lake Luzerne

#1 Lake Luzerne

City in Warren County, New York, United States of America

Population3,238
Coordinates43.3128500, -73.8348400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Sunnyside

Lake Sunnyside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.3728500, -73.6373400
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Luzerne (-73.83484, 43.31285)
End: Lake Sunnyside (-73.63734, 43.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.73
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.37 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.64 $5.29
Premium $4.86 $2.87 $5.74
Diesel $4.69 $2.77 $5.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Luzerne and Lake Sunnyside. The current time is 12:08:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.