How far is Sunset Beach, NY from Pendleton, NY?
The driving distance from Sunset Beach, NY to Pendleton, NY is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset Beach and Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Beach and Pendleton.
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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 left onto West Lake Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
1214 ft · 38 sec · West Lake Road
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Turn left onto Youngstown Road
122 m · 11 sec · Youngstown Road
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Continue on Young Street
1666 ft · 51 sec · Young Street
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Turn sharp right onto Lake Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Wilson - Cambria Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Wilson - Cambria Road
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Continue on Cambria Wilson Road
2885 ft · 1 min · Cambria Wilson Road
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Townline Road
3 mi · 5 min · Townline Road
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Continue on Lockport Junction Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lockport Junction Road
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Continue on Campbell Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lockport Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road
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Continue on Robinson Road
656 ft · 19 sec · Robinson Road
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Turn right onto East Canal Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · East Canal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Canal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunset Beach and Pendleton.
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.
Wilson - Cambria Road
Continue on Wilson - Cambria Road
5.08 mi · 00h 09m
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 near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunset Beach to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Sunset Beach and 11.9 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 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 near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Lockport
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 Lockport.
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Beach and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.05 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 Pendleton
Town in Niagara County, New York, USA
| Population | 6,820 |
| Coordinates | 43.0870000, -78.7278100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Canal Road (-78.727724, 43.086996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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