Origin
Willsboro, NY
Evening in Willsboro on Wednesday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willsboro, NY to Blue Ridge, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Blue Ridge, NY
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Trip Overview
This 42.4-mile drive from Willsboro to Blue Ridge, NY, is a manageable 1-hour journey that's perfect for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes State Highway 22 and Essex Road, with a short 15% share of highway driving, making it a pleasant, turn-heavy local experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Northeast region of New York for this entire excursion. It's a straightforward route that doesn't require overnight stops, offering plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to pace yourself.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.2 miles from Willsboro, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 1-hour, 42.4-mile trip. While only 15% of the route involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 22.9 miles on the Adirondack Northway. This suggests a mix of quicker highway segments followed by more winding local roads. The character of the drive will likely shift from open road to more community-focused stretches as you progress. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 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 early in the drive near County Road 22M.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 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 16.6 miles (NY 9N / State Highway 9N): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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County Road 22M
Turn left onto County Road 22M
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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NY 9N / State Highway 9N
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N / State Highway 9N
Navigation decision point
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
39.9 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
40 mi into trip
|
~58m 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 Willsboro, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.
Newcomb
39.9 mi in
|
~58m
Hudson
39.9 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 22 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Essex Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Youngs Road | 2.6 mi | 10m |
| Blue Ridge Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Station Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 9N | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Station Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willsboro, NY and Blue Ridge, 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 right onto NY 22
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Essex Road
4
Turn right onto NY 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Station Street
5
Continue on NY 22
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
6
Turn slight left onto NY 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 9N
7
Turn straight onto NY 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Station Road
8
Continue on NY 22
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 22
9
Turn slight right onto CR 8
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road
10
Turn left onto CR 59
2.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Youngs Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Highway 9N
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
13
Merge onto I 87
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Adirondack Northway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 29
Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
15
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Ridge Road
16
Arrive at destination
CR 84
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour duration and 42.4-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and be back by lunch, or head out in the afternoon. The estimated fuel cost is a low $7, so you won't need to worry much about refueling stops. Pay attention to the road names, as the majority of the drive involves local roads like State Highway 22 and Essex Road, which can have more turns and varying speed limits. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the transitions between the Adirondack Northway and the local roads to maintain your intended pace.
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 21.2 miles from Willsboro, NY, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 42 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.2 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blue Ridge, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Willsboro, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willsboro, NY
This is one driving day of about 42.4 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Willsboro, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Adirondack Northway for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Willsboro, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Willsboro, 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
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
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
Evening in Blue Ridge on Wednesday
Local time
8:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Elizabethtown, NY
21 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
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 2m 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 Blue Ridge, NY covers 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, 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 21.2 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 $6.98 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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 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 16.6 miles (NY 9N / State Highway 9N): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Willsboro, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.
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