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Trip from Pendleton, NY to Sunset Beach, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

23.6 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pendleton, NY, NY

Pendleton, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Sunset Beach, NY, NY

Sunset Beach, NY

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

Pendleton, NY to Sunset Beach, NY is 23.6 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Wilson - Cambria Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a surface road drive, making it an easy, straightforward excursion. Consider this route if you need a quick hop between locations without venturing onto major highways.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Wilson - Cambria Road 5.1 mi 8m
East Canal Road 3.5 mi 8m
Townline Road 3 mi 5m
Ridge Road 2.3 mi 3m
Lockport Junction Road 1.5 mi 2m
Lockport Road 1.5 mi 2m
North Ridge Road 1.4 mi 2m
Campbell Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Wilson - Cambria Road — 5.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton, NY and Sunset Beach, NY.

1

Start on CR 130

3.5 mi · 8 min · East Canal Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto CR 123

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Robinson Road
3

Continue on CR 6

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lockport Road
4

Turn right onto NY 270

1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbell Boulevard
5

Continue on NY 93

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lockport Junction Road
6

Continue on NY 93

3.0 mi · 5 min · Townline Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto NY 93; NY 104

2.3 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
8

Continue on NY 93

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ridge Road
9

Turn right onto NY 425

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Cambria Wilson Road
10

Continue on NY 425

5.1 mi · 8 min · Wilson - Cambria Road
11

Continue on NY 425

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
12

Turn sharp left onto Young Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Young Street
13

Continue on CR-36

400 ft · 12 sec · Youngstown Road
14

Turn right onto CR-78

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West Lake Road
15

Continue on NY 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Lake Road
16

Turn right

0.2 mi · 1 min
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 1 min
18

Turn left onto Sunset Island Road

0.4 mi · 3 min · Sunset Island Road
19

Arrive at destination

Sunset Island Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | CR 123 / Robinson Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 123 / Robinson Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | NY 270 / Campbell Boulevard

Turn right onto NY 270 / Campbell Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
10.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | NY 93; NY 104 / Ridge Road

At end of road, turn left onto NY 93; NY 104 / Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

5
21.3 mi into trip | ~39m in | Young Street

Turn sharp left onto Young Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
23 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.17 one way

$8.34 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.86 $4.51 $9.02
premium $5.28 $4.90 $9.80
diesel $6.18 $5.74 $11.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.94
EV Truck/SUV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Pendleton, NY

Late night in Pendleton on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

NW 12 to 15 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 5:55PM EDT until October 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Sunset Beach, NY

Late night in Sunset Beach on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 24 mph 39% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 5:55PM EDT until October 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

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

32 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

49m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll spend your entire 49 minutes navigating local routes. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road name is 5.1 miles on Wilson - Cambria Road. Expect a steady pace as you move through the area without the interruptions of highway exits or merges.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Wilson - Cambria Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near CR 123 / Robinson Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 23.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 3.5 miles (CR 123 / Robinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (NY 270 / Campbell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (NY 93; NY 104 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

618 ft 267 ft

Total Climb

36 ft

Total Descent

353 ft

Highest Point

618 ft

~6.8 mi in

Elevation Range

351 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Pendleton, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Sunset Beach, NY

Full guide →

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 49m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Wilson - Cambria Road. 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 3.5 miles (CR 123 / Robinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (NY 270 / Campbell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (NY 93; NY 104 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunset Beach, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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