Trip from North Elba, NY to Blue Ridge, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

38.8 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 49m ★

6 AM

0h 54m

8 AM

1h 2m

10 AM

0h 57m

12 PM

0h 56m

3 PM

0h 57m

5 PM

1h 2m

8 PM

0h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Elba, NY to Blue Ridge, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 73, Adirondack Northway, Cascade Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.7 miles on State Highway 73. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 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

19.4 miles from North Elba, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from North Elba, NY to Blue Ridge, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 53m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Highway 73 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.7 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 26.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from North Elba, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is easy. At 53m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (I 87 / Adirondack Northway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

26.3 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the ramp toward I 87 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 87 South

3

26.6 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 87 / Adirondack Northway

Merge onto I 87 / Adirondack Northway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6

36.3 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward Newcomb, North Hudson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 29 Toward Newcomb, North Hudson

4

36.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | Blue Ridge Road

Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between North Elba, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.

Newcomb

36.3 mi in | ~49m

Hudson

36.3 mi in | ~49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Highway 73	18.7 mi	27m
Adirondack Northway	9.6 mi	11m
Cascade Road	3.7 mi	4m
Blue Ridge Road	2.4 mi	3m
US 9	2.1 mi	2m
State Highway 9N	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: State Highway 73 — 18.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Elba, NY and Blue Ridge, NY.

1

Start on NY 73

3.7 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road

2

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

3

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

4

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

5

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 87 South

7

Merge onto I 87

9.6 mi · 11 min · Adirondack Northway

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 29 Toward Newcomb, North Hudson

9

Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Blue Ridge Road

10

Arrive at destination

CR 84

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 19.4 miles from North Elba, NY, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 miles.

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 38.8 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.4 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Ridge, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving North Elba, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North Elba, NY

This is one driving day of about 38.8 miles and 53m.

At 38.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on State Highway 73 for about 18.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.4 mi from North Elba, NY · 28m into the drive

human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elizabethtown, NY

19 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

Moriah, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elizabethtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from North Elba, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blue Ridge, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Blue Ridge, 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

$6.39 one way

$12.77 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$6.91	$13.81
premium	$4.92	$7.52	$15.04
diesel	$5.61	$8.57	$17.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.6	$4.07	$1.86
Efficient EV	9.7	$3.39	$1.55
EV Truck/SUV	15.5	$5.43	$2.48

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 14, 2026

Origin

North Elba, NY

Late night in North Elba on Thursday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 1 to 9 mph 92% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 10:56AM EDT until April 14 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Blue Ridge, NY

Late night in Blue Ridge on Thursday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Elizabethtown, NY

19 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North Elba, NY to Blue Ridge, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 73, Adirondack Northway, Cascade Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from North Elba, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.39 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 North Elba, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is easy. At 53m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles (I 87 / Adirondack Northway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between North Elba, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.

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