Origin
Hartford, NY
Evening in Hartford on Friday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, NY to Hudson Falls, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, NY
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Hudson Falls, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, NY to Hudson Falls, NY covers 12 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 196, State Highway 40, State Route 196 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on State Highway 196. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 12 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 196 and State Highway 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.3 miles on State Highway 196.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 196 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 196 and State Highway 40. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 40 / State Highway 40.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, NY to Hudson Falls, NY is easy. At 19m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 40 / State Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 196 / State Highway 196): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 40 / State Highway 40
At end of road, turn right onto NY 40 / State Highway 40
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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NY 196 / State Highway 196
Turn right onto NY 196 / State Highway 196
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 196 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 40 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Route 196 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Maple Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Christian Hill Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 196
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, NY and Hudson Falls, NY.
1
Start on Christian Hill Road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Christian Hill Road
2
Continue on CR 23A
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 40
4
Turn right onto NY 196
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 196
5
Continue on NY 196
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 196
6
Continue on NY 196
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
7
Arrive at destination
NY 196
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hudson Falls, NY
Evening in Hudson Falls on Friday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°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
2 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
19m 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 Hartford, NY to Hudson Falls, NY covers 12 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 196, State Highway 40, State Route 196. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Hartford, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.98 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 Hartford, NY to Hudson Falls, NY is easy. At 19m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 40 / State Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (NY 196 / State Highway 196): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartford, NY to Hudson Falls, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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