Origin
Rome, NY
Morning in Rome on Thursday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rome, NY
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Blue Ridge, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on College Street, Highway 9N, Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 43.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
College Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| College Street | — | — |
| Highway 9N | — | — |
| Highway 73 | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
| Newcomb | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
College Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome, NY and Blue Ridge, NY.
1
Start on Ausable Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ausable Drive
2
Turn right onto College Street
505 ft
·
22 sec
·
College Street
3
Turn right onto State Highway 9N
17 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 9N
4
Continue on State Highway 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
5
Turn straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the ramp right toward I 87 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 87 South
7
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Adirondack Northway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Newcomb, North Hudson
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Newcomb, North Hudson
9
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Ridge Road
10
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Rome, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Rome, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blue Ridge, NY
The final approach into Blue Ridge, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Blue Ridge, NY
Morning in Blue Ridge on Thursday
Local time
10:56 AM
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
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
1h 3m 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 Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are College Street, Highway 9N, Highway 73. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Rome, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.19 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 Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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