Origin
New Baltimore, NY
Afternoon in New Baltimore on Thursday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Baltimore, NY to Acra, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Baltimore, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Baltimore, NY to Acra, NY covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, State Highway 23, US 9W for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from New Baltimore, NY to Acra, NY covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 9W.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 9W): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 9W
At end of road, turn left onto US 9W
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 South: NY City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 87 South: NY City
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter,...
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward NY 23 West: East Durham, Windham, Cairo, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 23 West: East Durham, Windham, Cairo,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Baltimore, NY and Acra, NY, road signs point toward Cairo, Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter and Windham - among others.
Cairo
14.9 mi in
|
~19m
Catskill
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Hudson
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Tannersville
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Hunter
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Windham
15.8 mi in
|
~21m
Greenville
16.1 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 23 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| US 9W | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NY 23 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 144 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| CR 23B | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 20 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 31 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 10.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Baltimore, NY and Acra, NY.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
283 ft
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 144
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 144
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 9W
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 9W
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 87 South: NY City
6
Merge onto I 87
10 mi
·
11 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21
Toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
8
Continue on this road
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
9
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
10
Turn left onto CR 23B
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
CR 23B
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NY 23 West: East Durham, Windham, Cairo, Greenville
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto NY 23
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 23
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 23
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 23
14
Turn right onto CR 31
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Road 31
15
Turn left onto CR 20
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
County Road 20
16
Arrive at destination
CR 20
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
New York State Thruway
(10.1 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Acra, NY
Afternoon in Acra on Thursday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°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
4 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
38m 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 New Baltimore, NY to Acra, NY covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 23, US 9W. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from New Baltimore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 9W): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between New Baltimore, NY and Acra, NY, road signs point toward Cairo, Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter and Windham - among others.
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