Origin
Rome, NY
Late night in Rome on Thursday
Local time
1:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome, NY to Essex, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Rome, NY to Essex, NY covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 9N, State Highway 22, Essex Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on NY 9N. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 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
14.1 miles from Rome, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 9N is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NY 9N / Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 9N / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 9N / East Ausable Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 87 / Adirondack Northway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 9N / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 9N / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 9N / East Ausable Street
Turn right onto NY 9N / East Ausable Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge onto I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 22: Willsboro, Essex-Ferry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 33
Toward US 9, NY 22: Willsboro, Essex-Ferry
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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 Rome, NY to Essex, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Essex-Ferry along the way.
Essex-Ferry
14.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 9N | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 22 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Essex Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Adirondack Northway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Station Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Ausable Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ausable Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 9N
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome, NY and Essex, NY.
1
Start on Ausable Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ausable Drive
2
Continue on Church Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto NY 9N
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NY 9N
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Ausable Street
5
Continue on NY 9N
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
NY 9N
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto I 87
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Adirondack Northway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 33
Toward US 9, NY 22: Willsboro, Essex-Ferry
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
10
Continue on NY 22
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 22
11
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Station Road
12
Continue on NY 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on NY 22
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Essex Road
14
Turn right onto NY 22
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Station Street
15
Arrive at destination
NY 22
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 14.1 miles from Rome, NY, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.7 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 28 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Essex, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Rome, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rome, NY
This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 42m.
At 28.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on NY 9N for about 9.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Rome, NY · 21m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Rome, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Essex, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Essex, 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
$4.64 one way
$9.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Essex, NY
Late night in Essex on Thursday
Local time
1:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
3 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
42m 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 Essex, NY covers 28.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 9N, State Highway 22, Essex Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.64 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 straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 9N / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 9N / East Ausable Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 87 / Adirondack Northway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Rome, NY to Essex, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Essex-Ferry along the way.
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