Origin
Essex, NY
Afternoon in Essex on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Essex, NY to Jay, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Essex, NY
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Jay, NY
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Trip Overview
Essex, NY to Jay, NY is 33.5 miles and takes about 49 minutes via NY 9N, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip connecting two points within New York's Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with no designated overnight stays, making it ideal for a quick excursion. The route primarily follows state highways, offering a more local feel than a major interstate. Consider this drive if you're looking for a short, efficient journey between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 9N | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 22 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 9N | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Essex Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Adirondack Northway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Station Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Station Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NY 9N
— 10.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex, NY and Jay, NY.
1
Start on NY 22
230 ft
·
8 sec
·
Station Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Essex Road
3
Continue on 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
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 9N
12
Arrive at destination
NY 9N
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Essex, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 22 / Essex Road
Turn left onto NY 22 / Essex Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge onto I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NY 9N
Turn left onto NY 9N
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.96 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
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
Jay, NY
Afternoon in Jay on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NY 9N and State Highway 22, providing variety in the road's character. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 10.4 miles on NY 9N, allowing for a sustained period of driving without frequent turns. As you progress, the road's profile shifts, moving between more open highway sections and potentially more winding or local road segments characteristic of state highways. It's not a monotonous drive, but rather one that keeps you engaged with its changing conditions.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on NY 9N.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 22 / Essex Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Essex, NY to Jay, NY is easy. At 49m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / Essex Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (I 87 / Adirondack Northway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Essex, NY to Jay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Keeseville along the way.
Keeseville
16.8 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving in Jay, NY
Full guide →Jay is a town of 2,500 people in the Adirondacks of New York.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on NY 9N. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / Essex Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (I 87 / Adirondack Northway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jay, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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