Origin
Gates, NY
Afternoon in Gates on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
26°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gates, NY to Wilton, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Wilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Gates, NY to Wilton, NY covers 14.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adirondack Northway, Route 29, Ballard Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 14.7 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.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 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 around 1.3 miles in near Bryant Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Bryant Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Weibel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (NY 50 / State Highway 50): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bryant Bridge Road
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Weibel Avenue
Turn right onto Weibel Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NY 50 / State Highway 50
Turn left onto NY 50 / State Highway 50
Navigation decision point
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 87 North
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Wilton, Corinth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward Wilton, Corinth
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 Gates, NY to Wilton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Corinth along the way.
Corinth
12.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 29 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Ballard Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Burgoyne Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Weibel Avenue | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Bryant Bridge Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 50 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 5.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gates, NY and Wilton, NY.
1
Start on Burgoyne Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Burgoyne Road
2
Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Bridge Road
3
Turn left onto NY 29
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 29
4
Continue on NY 29
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lake Avenue
5
Turn right onto Weibel Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Weibel Avenue
6
Turn left onto NY 50
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Highway 50
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 87 North
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 87
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Adirondack Northway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 16
Toward Wilton, Corinth
10
Turn left onto CR 33
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Ballard Road
11
Turn right onto CR 34
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Northern Pines Road
12
Turn right onto CR 32
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Gansevoort Road
13
Arrive at destination
CR 32
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Wilton, NY
Afternoon in Wilton on Thursday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
20 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
25m 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 Gates, NY to Wilton, NY covers 14.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, Route 29, Ballard Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Bryant Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Weibel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (NY 50 / State Highway 50): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Gates, NY to Wilton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Corinth along the way.
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