How far is Sunset Beach, NY from Niagara Falls, NY?
The driving distance from Sunset Beach, NY to Niagara Falls, NY is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset Beach and Niagara Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Beach and Niagara Falls.
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Start on Sunset Island Road
2233 ft · 4 min · Sunset Island Road
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Turn right
2411 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on Creek Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Creek Road
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Continue on Creek Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Lewiston Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lewiston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2992 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunset Beach and Niagara Falls.
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.
West Lake Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Road
8.52 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunset Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Niagara Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunset Beach to Niagara Falls?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Youngstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Sunset Beach and 11.9 miles from Niagara Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sunset Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Niagara Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Youngstown
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 Youngstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Beach and Niagara Falls. Straight-line distance: 18.67 mi (30.05 km).
#1 Sunset Beach
Situated along the southern shore of Lake Ontario, this small hamlet falls under the jurisdiction of the Town of Wilson in northern Niagara County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.3153300, -78.8431000 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-79.056707, 43.094451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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