Origin
Esperance, NY
Morning in Esperance on Saturday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
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.
Esperance, NY
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Jefferson, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY covers 32.8 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Youngs Road, Esperance-Esperance Station Road, Esperance-Schoharie County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jefferson, 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: 32.8 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%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 32.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Youngs Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,187 ft
584 ft
Total Climb
2,274 ft
Total Descent
991 ft
Highest Point
2,187 ft
~25.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,603 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Youngs Road | — | — |
| Esperance-Esperance Station Road | — | — |
| Esperance-Schoharie County Line Road | — | — |
| State Route 30 | — | — |
| Highway 30A | — | — |
| NY 7 | — | — |
| Highway 10 | — | — |
| Summit Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Youngs Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esperance, NY and Jefferson, NY.
1
Start on Charleston Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
Charleston Street
2
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
3
Turn right onto Youngs Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Youngs Road
4
Turn slight right onto Esperance-Esperance Station Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Esperance-Esperance Station Road
5
Continue on Esperance-Schoharie County Line Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Esperance-Schoharie County Line Road
6
Continue on State Route 30
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
State Route 30
7
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
3 min
8
Turn left onto State Highway 30A
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Highway 30A
9
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
10
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7, NY 10 South: Richmondville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 7, NY 10 South: Richmondville
12
Continue on State Highway 10
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 10
13
Continue on Summit Street
486 ft
·
10 sec
·
Summit Street
14
Continue on State Highway 10
11 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 10
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harpersfield Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Harpersfield Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Esperance, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Esperance, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jefferson, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jefferson, 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
$5.40 one way
$10.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Jefferson, NY
Morning in Jefferson on Saturday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
12 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
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 Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY covers 32.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Youngs Road, Esperance-Esperance Station Road, Esperance-Schoharie County Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Esperance, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.40 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.
The drive from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 584 ft to 2,187 ft elevation with about 2,274 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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