Origin
Portland, NY
Night in Portland on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, NY to Shermans Bay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Shermans Bay, NY
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Portland, NY to Shermans Bay, NY is 27.8 miles and takes about 43m via West Lake Road and Erie Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's ideal for a relaxed day trip or as a quick connection between points. You'll find the journey uncomplicated, making it easy to manage without much planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Road | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Erie Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| South Portage Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Erie Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Portage Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Fairmount Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Summit Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lake Road
— 12.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, NY and Shermans Bay, NY.
1
Start on US 20
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Erie Road
2
Continue on US 20
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto NY 394
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Portage Street
4
Continue on NY 394
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Portage Road
5
Continue on NY 394
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Erie Street
6
Continue on NY 394
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lake Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West Lake Road
8
Continue on NY 394
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake Road
9
Continue on NY 394
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Fairmount Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Summit Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Summit Street
11
Arrive at destination
West Summit Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 27.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NY 394 / South Portage Street
Turn left onto NY 394 / South Portage Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NY 394 / West Lake Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394 / West Lake Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
West Summit Street
Turn left onto West Summit Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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
Shermans Bay, NY
Night in Shermans Bay on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.5 miles along West Lake Road, giving you a good segment of consistent driving before needing to navigate turns. As you transition to Erie Road and then South Portage Road, the character of the drive shifts to more local roads, characteristic of a trip not relying on major thoroughfares. This means you'll be more engaged with the driving itself, with frequent changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on West Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near NY 394 / South Portage Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Portland, NY to Shermans Bay, NY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (NY 394 / South Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (NY 394 / West Lake Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.8 miles (West Summit Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on West Lake 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 6.9 miles (NY 394 / South Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (NY 394 / West Lake Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.8 miles (West Summit Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shermans Bay, 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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