Origin
Mooers, NY
Morning in Mooers on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooers, NY
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Dannemora, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY covers 39.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adirondack Northway, NY 22, State Route 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY covers 39.8 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 11 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY is easy. At 52m with 48% 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 (US 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 11 / Champlain Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 11 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 11 / Champlain Street
Turn left onto US 11 / Champlain Street
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
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~8m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
7.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge onto I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
26 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward NY 22 North, NY 374 West: Dannemora, Saranac Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38N
Toward NY 22 North, NY 374 West: Dannemora, Sar...
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 Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saranac Lake along the way.
Saranac Lake
26 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 18.8 mi | 21m |
| NY 22 | 13.3 mi | 21m |
| State Route 11 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Champlain Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hemmingford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Emmons Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 18.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooers, NY and Dannemora, NY.
1
Start on Hemmingford Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hemmingford Road
2
Turn left onto US 11
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 11
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Champlain Street
4
Continue on US 11
6.0 mi
·
6 min
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State Route 11
5
Enter roundabout
45 ft
·
0 sec
6
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto I 87
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Adirondack Northway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 38N
Toward NY 22 North, NY 374 West: Dannemora, Saranac Lake
9
Turn straight onto NY 22; NY 374
13 mi
·
21 min
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NY 22; NY 374
10
Turn left onto Emmons Street
122 ft
·
3 sec
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Emmons Street
11
Arrive at destination
Emmons Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Mooers, NY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Mooers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dannemora, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dannemora, 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
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
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 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
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.
Destination
Dannemora, NY
Morning in Dannemora on Friday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
5 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
52m 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 Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY covers 39.8 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, NY 22, State Route 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from Mooers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.55 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 Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY is easy. At 52m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 11 / Champlain Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Mooers, NY to Dannemora, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Saranac Lake along the way.
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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