Origin
Gouverneur, NY
Morning in Gouverneur on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gouverneur, NY to Star Lake, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gouverneur, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Star Lake, NY
Robert Kozakiewicz
Trip Overview
This straightforward 31.4-mile drive from Gouverneur to Star Lake in New York's Northeast region is easily completed in about 45 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on State Highway 58 and State Route 3, with a brief stint on William Street. With a low estimated fuel cost of $5, this route is budget-friendly. The drive is focused on highway travel, offering a direct and efficient journey between these two New York locations. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 58 | 21.8 mi | 30m |
| State Route 3 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| William Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Youngs Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Catherine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 58
— 21.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gouverneur, NY and Star Lake, NY.
1
Start on US 11; NY 812
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
William Street
3
Continue on NY 58; NY 812
22 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 58
4
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
State Route 3
5
Turn slight right onto Youngs Road
411 ft
·
23 sec
·
Youngs Road
6
Turn left onto Marshall Street
484 ft
·
22 sec
·
Marshall Street
7
Turn right onto Catherine Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Catherine Street
8
Arrive at destination
Catherine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Gouverneur, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 31.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 58; NY 812 / William Street
Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812 / William Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NY 3 / State Route 3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Marshall Street
Turn left onto Marshall Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Catherine Street
Turn right onto Catherine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Star Lake, NY
Morning in Star Lake on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Edwards, NY
16 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
8 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
45m 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?
Expect a drive that is almost entirely highway, with 97% of the journey on well-maintained roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.8 miles along State Highway 58. This profile suggests a consistent driving experience, largely free from frequent town slowdowns or complex intersections. The route maintains a highway-focused character throughout, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on State Highway 58.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 58 and State Route 3. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NY 58; NY 812 / William Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gouverneur, NY to Star Lake, NY is easy. At 45m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NY 58; NY 812 / William Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (Marshall Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Gouverneur, NY
Full guide →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 45m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on State Highway 58. 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: at 0.3 miles (NY 58; NY 812 / William Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (Marshall Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Star Lake, 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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