Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shermans Bay, NY
Connor Scott McManus
Chautauqua, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Shermans Bay to Chautauqua is 10.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via West Lake Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Since it's almost entirely on surface roads, you can expect a relaxed pace, making it ideal for a quick transition between locations without much highway time. Plan for a simple, straightforward trip that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Road | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| West Fairmount Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ramble Avenue | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Pratt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ames Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Summit Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shermans Bay, NY and Chautauqua, NY.
Start on West Summit Street
Turn right onto NY 394
Continue on NY 394
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left onto Ramble Avenue
Turn right onto Pratt Avenue
Turn left onto Ames Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NY 394 / West Fairmount Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Ramble Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Pratt Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Shermans Bay on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Chautauqua on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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 trip is entirely on surface roads, with zero highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 10.2 miles along West Lake Road. You'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local areas for the majority of this drive. Expect to encounter typical suburban traffic patterns rather than high-speed highway cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 394 / West Fairmount Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 394 / West Fairmount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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.
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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