Origin
Blue Ridge, NY
Late night in Blue Ridge on Thursday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Ridge, NY to Rome, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Rome, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Ridge, NY to Rome, NY covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 9N, State Highway 73, Adirondack Northway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on State Highway 9N. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.9 miles from Blue Ridge, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 43.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 9N and State Highway 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on State Highway 9N.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 9N is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9N and State Highway 73. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 14.6 miles (NY 73 / State Highway 73): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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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
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NY 9N / State Highway 9N
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 9N / State Highway 9N
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Ausable Drive
Turn left onto Ausable Drive
Navigation decision point
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 Rome, 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 9N | 17.1 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 73 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Adirondack Northway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Blue Ridge Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 9 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Ausable Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9N
— 17.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge, NY and Rome, 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 right at fork onto NY 9N
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 9N
9
Continue on NY 9N
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 9N
10
Turn left onto College Street
506 ft
·
28 sec
·
College Street
11
Turn left onto Ausable Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ausable Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Ausable Drive
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 21.9 miles from Blue Ridge, NY, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.1 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 10 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.9 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Blue Ridge, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Ridge, NY
This is one driving day of about 43.8 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Blue Ridge, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 9N for about 17.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Blue Ridge, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Blue Ridge, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rome, NY
The final approach into Rome, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Rome, NY
Late night in Rome on Thursday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
9 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
1h 3m 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 Rome, NY covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 9N, State Highway 73, Adirondack Northway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 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 $7.21 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 1h 3m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 14.6 miles (NY 73 / State Highway 73): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Blue Ridge, NY to Rome, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keene Valley along the way.
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