Origin
Johnsburg, NY
Morning in Johnsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnsburg, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnsburg, NY
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Lake Sunnyside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 29.3-mile journey from Johnsburg to Lake Sunnyside, NY, is a manageable 44-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate NY 28 and the Adirondack Northway before reaching Main Street in Lake Sunnyside. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a straightforward and accessible experience within the Northeast region. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a pleasant outing on its own.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 28 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Adirondack Northway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| State Route 9 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| NY Route 149 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 8 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Moon Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sunnyside Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 28
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsburg, NY and Lake Sunnyside, NY.
1
Start on NY 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 8
2
Turn right onto NY 28
11 mi
·
15 min
·
NY 28
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto CR 35
506 ft
·
11 sec
·
Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto I 87
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Adirondack Northway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 21
Toward NY 9N: Lake Luzerne, Lake George Village
8
Turn left onto NY 9N
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
NY 9N
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 9
10
Turn left onto NY 149
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
NY Route 149
11
Turn right onto CR 63
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Oxbow Hill Road
12
Turn left onto CR 63
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Moon Hill Road
13
Continue on CR 54
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunnyside Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 54
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 28
Turn right onto NY 28
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 9 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward NY 9N: Lake Luzerne, Lake George Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward NY 9N: Lake Luzerne, Lake George Village
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 9 / State Route 9
At end of road, turn right onto US 9 / State Route 9
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Lake Sunnyside, NY
Morning in Lake Sunnyside on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 56% of the journey utilizing highway travel. You'll experience stretches on NY 28, including one continuous segment of 10.7 miles, offering a more open-road feel. This will transition into the faster pace of the Adirondack Northway before concluding on local roads like Main Street. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more community-focused driving as you approach your destination. The road character evolves, providing varied driving conditions.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on NY 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near NY 28.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NY 28): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Johnsburg, NY to Lake Sunnyside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Lake George Village along the way.
Lake George Village
22.7 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting in Johnsburg, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Top landmarks
- • North Creek — railway station in Johnsburg, the United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on NY 28. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (NY 28): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Sunnyside, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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