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Trip from Essex, NY to Rome, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

28.2 mi

45 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
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.

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Rome, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Essex, NY to Rome, NY covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NY 9N, State Highway 22, Essex Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on NY 9N. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 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

14.1 miles from Essex, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 9N is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 22 / Essex Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 42m 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: near the start (NY 22 / Essex Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 22 / Essex Road

Turn left onto NY 22 / Essex Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
16.8 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 34 Toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville
4
17.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | NY 9N

Turn left onto NY 9N

Navigation decision point

4
27.7 mi into trip | ~40m in | Church Street

Turn right onto Church Street

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 Essex, NY to Rome, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keeseville along the way.

Keeseville

16.8 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 9N 10.4 mi 15m
State Highway 22 7.1 mi 10m
Essex Road 4.5 mi 6m
Adirondack Northway 3.2 mi 3m
Main Street 1.2 mi 1m
Station Road 0.6 mi <1m
Ausable Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Church Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NY 9N — 10.4 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex, NY and Rome, NY.

1

Start on NY 22

230 ft · 8 sec · Station Street
2

Turn left onto NY 22

4.5 mi · 6 min · Essex Road
3

Continue on NY 22

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
4

Continue on NY 22

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Station Road
5

Continue on NY 22

7.1 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 26 sec
7

Merge onto I 87

3.2 mi · 3 min · Adirondack Northway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 34 Toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville
9

Turn left onto NY 9N

10 mi · 15 min · NY 9N
10

Turn left onto NY 9N

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
11

Turn right onto Church Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Church Street
12

Continue on Ausable Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ausable Drive
13

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 14.1 miles from Essex, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 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 28 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.1 miles or 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Essex, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Essex, NY

This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 42m.

At 28.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NY 9N for about 10.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.1 mi from Essex, NY · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Black Brook, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Essex, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rome, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rome, 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

$4.64 one way

$9.28 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.02 $10.04
premium $4.92 $5.47 $10.93
diesel $5.61 $6.23 $12.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.47 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Essex, NY

Late night in Essex on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 14 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Rome, NY

Late night in Rome on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 2 to 8 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

3 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

42m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Essex, NY to Rome, NY covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 9N, State Highway 22, Essex Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Essex, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / Essex Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Essex, NY to Rome, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keeseville along the way.

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