Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niagara Falls, NY
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Sunset Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Niagara Falls, NY to Sunset Beach, NY is 22.3 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Lake Road and Creek Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy, local drive with no highway time, making it a relaxed way to travel between these two locations. With its short distance and minimal fuel cost, this route offers a flexible option for a quick excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Road | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Creek Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Lewiston Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sunset Island Road | 0.4 mi | 3m |
| Pine Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Niagara Falls, NY and Sunset Beach, NY.
Start on Pine Avenue
Turn left onto NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 18
Continue on NY 18
Continue on NY 18
Turn left
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto Sunset Island Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 104 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 18 / Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Sunset Island Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Niagara Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Night in Sunset Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily on Lake Road, Creek Road, and Lewiston Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.5 miles on Lake Road. Given the frequent turns and local road nature, this drive requires your consistent attention and is best suited for those who prefer a more engaging driving experience over high-speed travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 104 / Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 104 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NY 18 / Creek Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Niagara Falls is in the Niagara Frontier region of New York state.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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