Elizabethtown, NY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Elizabethtown, NY have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 290 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Elizabethtown, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
335 mi
Buffalo, NY
Quickest Drive
5h 28m
New York City, NY
Plan Around Elizabethtown, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Elizabethtown, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Elizabethtown, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Elizabethtown, NY
Driving from Elizabethtown, NY
The typical drive from Elizabethtown, NY covers about 290 miles and takes around 6h. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 335 miles (7h 9m), while the shortest is just 271 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Elizabethtown, NY include Buffalo, NY (335 mi, 7h 9m), Queens, NY (277.8 mi, 5h 42m), Jamaica, NY (276.6 mi, 5h 39m), and New York City, NY (270.7 mi, 5h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 290-mile trip from Elizabethtown, NY, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Elizabethtown, NY and 2 routes heading into Elizabethtown, NY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 271 to 335 miles.
The longest mapped route from Elizabethtown, NY covers 335 miles and takes approximately 7h 9m. Shorter options start at just 271 miles.
The average route from Elizabethtown, NY runs about 290 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 290-mile trip from Elizabethtown, NY costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Elizabethtown, NY include Buffalo, NY, Queens, NY, Jamaica, NY and New York City, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Elizabethtown, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
662
Median Income
$68,214
Median Home Value
$178,600
Median Age
57.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Elizabethtown, NY
A sampling of people born in Elizabethtown, NY.
Orlando Kellogg
1809–1865
American politician (1809–1865)
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Traveler Guide to Elizabethtown, NY
Elizabethtown is a tiny town of 1300 people in the Adirondacks region of upstate New York.
Hand House. Adirondack History Center Museum, Court Street, ☏ +1 518 873-6466. Elizabethtown's original central school provides ample space for a large collection of artifacts from over 200 years of Essex County history and culture. The exhibits cover early farming and frontier life, wilderness exploration and recreation, logging, mining, and transportation.
Cobble Hill Golf Course, Corner of Route 9 and 9N, ☏ +1 518 873-9974.
Arsenal Restaurant, Court St., ☏ +1 518 873-6863. Bub's Pizza And Deli, 3 Water St., ☏ +1 518 873-9288. D & B Country Kitchen, ☏ +1 518 873-9920. Deer’s Head Inn, 7552 Court St., ☏ +1 518 873-6514.
Cobble Hill Inn, Route 9, ☏ +1 518 873-6809. Inn and restaurant. Dolly Family Lodge, 127 Cobble Hill Lane, ☏ +1 518 796-8051. Beautiful 1904 lodge built on the slope of Cobble Hill, the most prominent mountain overlooking Elizabethtown. Comfortably sleeps 17. Old Mill Bed and Breakfast, 8214 River Street, ☏ +1 518 873-2294. Park Motor Inn, 7529 Court St, ☏ +1 518 873-2233. Stoneleigh Bed and Breakfast, 18 Stoneleigh Way, ☏ +1 518 873-2669.
Travel tips adapted from Elizabethtown (New York) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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