Origin
Ticonderoga, NY
Afternoon in Ticonderoga on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ticonderoga, NY to North Pole, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
66.2 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ticonderoga, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ticonderoga, NY to North Pole, NY covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 74, Adirondack Northway, State Highway 9N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on NY 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.90 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.
Midpoint
33.1 miles from Ticonderoga, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 66.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 66.2 miles, with most of the trip on NY 74 and Adirondack Northway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on NY 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 74 and Adirondack Northway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NY 9N / Wicker Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (NY 9N / Wicker Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (NY 74): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 9N / Wicker Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 9N / Wicker Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 74
Turn left onto NY 74
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
34.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
4
34.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 9 / US Highway 9
Turn left onto US 9 / US Highway 9
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 Ticonderoga, NY to North Pole, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keene Valley along the way.
Keene Valley
34.1 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 74 | 17.3 mi | 25m |
| Adirondack Northway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 9N | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 73 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 86 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 9 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wicker Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 74
— 17.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ticonderoga, NY and North Pole, NY.
1
Start on Montcalm Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Montcalm Street
2
Enter roundabout onto NY 9N
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wicker Street
3
Continue on NY 9N
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wicker Street
4
Turn left onto NY 74
17 mi
·
25 min
·
NY 74
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
6
Merge onto I 87
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Adirondack Northway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
8
Turn left onto US 9
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
10
Continue on NY 9N; NY 73
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 9N
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 9N
12
Continue on NY 9N
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 9N
13
Turn left onto NY 86
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 86
14
Continue on NY 431
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Arrive at destination
NY 431
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 33.1 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.1 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Pole, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ticonderoga, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ticonderoga, NY
This is one driving day of about 66.2 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Ticonderoga, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 74 for about 17.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.1 mi from Ticonderoga, NY · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Ticonderoga, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Pole, NY
The final approach into North Pole, 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
$10.90 one way
$21.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.78 | $23.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.95 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
North Pole, NY
Afternoon in North Pole on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Elizabethtown, NY
33 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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 Ticonderoga, NY to North Pole, NY covers 66.2 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 74, Adirondack Northway, State Highway 9N. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Ticonderoga, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.90 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (NY 9N / Wicker Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.3 miles (NY 74): Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Ticonderoga, NY to North Pole, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keene Valley along the way.
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