Origin
Willsboro, NY
Evening in Willsboro on Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willsboro, NY to North Pole, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
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.
Willsboro, NY
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North Pole, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Willsboro to North Pole is 35.7 miles and takes about 53 minutes via NY 9N, State Highway 22, and State Highway 9N, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NY 9N, State Highway 22, and State Highway 9N. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 10.4 miles on NY 9N. Expect the road conditions to vary, shifting between more open highway travel and potentially more localized roads as you progress toward North Pole.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Road 22M.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 22M): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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County Road 22M
Turn left onto County Road 22M
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NY 9N
Turn left onto NY 9N
Navigation decision point
4
29.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NY 86 / State Highway 86
Turn right onto NY 86 / State Highway 86
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 Willsboro, NY to North Pole, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keeseville along the way.
Keeseville
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 9N | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 22 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 9N | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 86 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Adirondack Northway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Station Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 9N
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willsboro, NY and North Pole, NY.
1
Start on Sunset Drive
179 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sunset Drive
2
Turn left onto County Road 22M
229 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 22M
3
Turn left onto NY 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Station Road
5
Continue on NY 22
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 22
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
7
Merge onto I 87
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Adirondack Northway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 34
Toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville
9
Turn left onto NY 9N
10 mi
·
15 min
·
NY 9N
10
Turn left onto NY 9N
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on NY 9N
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 9N
12
Turn right onto NY 86
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 86
13
Continue on NY 431
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Arrive at destination
NY 431
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Willsboro, NY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Willsboro, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Pole, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Pole, 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
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.35 | $12.71 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
North Pole, NY
Evening in North Pole on Friday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
21 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
53m 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 Willsboro, NY to North Pole, NY covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 9N, State Highway 22, State Highway 9N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Willsboro, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 22M): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Willsboro, NY to North Pole, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keeseville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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