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Trip from Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

59m

Distance

39.6 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in New York

Ticonderoga, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY covers 39.6 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Station Road, Highway 9N, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 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

19.8 miles from Essex, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 39.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Station Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is easy. At 59m 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 Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Station Road
Highway 9N
Highway 22
Champlain Avenue
Main Street
North Main Street
Street Road
North Wicker Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Station Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Station Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Station Street
2

Continue on Station Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Station Road
3

Turn slight left onto State Highway 9N

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 9N
4

Turn straight onto Station Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Station Road
5

Continue on State Highway 22

4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22
6

Turn slight left onto State Highway 22

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22
7

Continue on Champlain Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Champlain Avenue
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
9

Continue on State Highway 9N

8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 9N
10

Continue on North Main Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
11

Continue on State Highway 9N

4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 9N
12

Continue on State Highway 9N

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 9N
13

Continue on Street Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Street Road
14

Continue on State Highway 9N

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 9N
15

Continue on North Wicker Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Wicker Street
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montcalm Street

128 ft · 4 sec · Montcalm Street
17

Exit the roundabout onto Montcalm Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Montcalm Street
18

Arrive at your destination

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 19.8 miles from Essex, NY, or about 29m into the drive.

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 39.6 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.8 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ticonderoga, 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 39.6 miles and 59m.

At 39.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.8 mi from Essex, NY · 29m into the drive

Downtown Port Henry, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Henry, NY

20 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

Wright, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Henry, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Essex, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ticonderoga, NY

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

$6.52 one way

$13.04 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.05 $14.10
premium $4.92 $7.68 $15.35
diesel $5.61 $8.74 $17.49

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: 13.9 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 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Essex, NY

Night in Essex on Wednesday

Local time

10:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ticonderoga, NY

Night in Ticonderoga on Wednesday

Local time

10:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

19 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

59m 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 Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY covers 39.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Station Road, Highway 9N, Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 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 $6.52 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 Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is easy. At 59m 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 Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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