Origin
Blue Ridge, NY
Late night in Blue Ridge on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Ridge, NY to North Elba, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Ridge, NY
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North Elba, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Ridge, NY to North Elba, NY covers 38.9 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 73, Adirondack Northway, Cascade Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on State Highway 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
19.4 miles from Blue Ridge, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Blue Ridge, NY to North Elba, NY covers 38.9 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 73 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,054 ft
869 ft
Total Climb
1,813 ft
Total Descent
979 ft
Highest Point
2,054 ft
~36.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,185 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 53m 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: at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Turn left onto US 9 / US Highway 9
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 73 / State Highway 73
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73 / State Highway 73
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 73 / State Highway 73
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73 / State Highway 73
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Blue Ridge, NY to North Elba, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keene Valley along the way.
Keene Valley
12.2 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 73 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| Adirondack Northway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Cascade Road | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Blue Ridge Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 9 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 9N | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 73
— 18.7 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge, NY and North Elba, NY.
1
Start on CR 84
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Ridge Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
3
Merge onto I 87
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Adirondack Northway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
5
Turn left onto US 9
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
7
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
9
Continue on NY 73
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Cascade Road
10
Arrive at destination
NY 73
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.4 miles from Blue Ridge, NY, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.9 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Elba, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Blue Ridge, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Ridge, NY
This is one driving day of about 38.9 miles and 53m.
At 38.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 73 for about 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Blue Ridge, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Blue Ridge, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Elba, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Elba, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.40 one way
$12.81 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
North Elba, NY
Late night in North Elba on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Elizabethtown, NY
19 mi in
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
2 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
53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blue Ridge, NY to North Elba, NY covers 38.9 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 73, Adirondack Northway, Cascade Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Blue Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (US 9 / US Highway 9): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Blue Ridge, NY to North Elba, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keene Valley along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 869 ft to 2,054 ft elevation with about 1,813 ft of total climbing.
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