Lisbon to Mount Arab is 67 miles and takes about 2 hours and 4 minutes via State Highway 56, State Highway 68, and State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll be spending most of your time on highways, making it a relatively straightforward connection between these two points. Given the short distance and modest drive time, this is an easy one-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from Lisbon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 56
22.9 mi
34m
State Highway 68
17.4 mi
25m
State Route 3
10.2 mi
13m
Mount Arab Road
4 mi
15m
Colton-Pierrepont Road
3.8 mi
5m
Hardscrabble Road
2.8 mi
10m
West Main Street
1.8 mi
3m
County Road 10
1.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 56
— 22.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, NY and Mount Arab, NY.
1
Start on Church Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Church Street
2
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.8 mi·6 min·County Road 10
3
Turn left onto Hardscrabble Road
2.8 mi·10 min·Hardscrabble Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto NY 68
9.5 mi·14 min·State Highway 68
5
Continue on NY 68
1.8 mi·3 min·West Main Street
6
Turn right onto NY 68
7.9 mi·11 min·State Highway 68
7
Continue on NY 68
0.4 mi·40 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on NY 68
3.8 mi·5 min·Colton-Pierrepont Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NY 56
23 mi·34 min·State Highway 56
10
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3
10 mi·13 min·State Route 3
11
Turn right onto Conifer Road
0.1 mi·28 sec·Conifer Road
12
Continue on County Road 62
1.6 mi·6 min·County Road 62
13
Turn left onto Mount Arab Road
4.0 mi·15 min·Mount Arab Road
14
Arrive at destination
Mount Arab Road
Trip Plan
For this short, 67-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving anytime in the morning should allow you to arrive with ample daylight. Since the total duration is just over 2 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but consider a quick break around the halfway point if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $11, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing, especially as you'll be on highways for a significant portion. There's no need to split this drive; you can comfortably complete it in one go.
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 33.5 miles from Lisbon, NY, or about 1h 1m 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 15 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Arab, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lisbon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lisbon, NY
This is one driving day of about 67 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Lisbon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 56 for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Lisbon, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|County Road 10
Turn right onto County Road 10
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip|~17m in|NY 68 / State Highway 68
At end of road, turn left onto NY 68 / State Highway 68
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip|~53m in|NY 56 / State Highway 56
At end of road, turn right onto NY 56 / State Highway 56
Navigation decision point
4
51.1 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|NY 3 / State Route 3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
4
63 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|Mount Arab Road
Turn left onto Mount Arab Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.84 one way
$23.67 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$12.81
$25.61
premium
$5.28
$13.92
$27.83
diesel
$6.18
$16.30
$32.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.1
0
$7.04
$3.22
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.86
$2.68
EV Truck/SUV
26.8
0
$9.38
$4.29
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Lisbon, NY
Morning
in Lisbon on Saturday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 14 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 16 at 3:51PM EDT until October 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Mount Arab, NY
Morning
in Mount Arab on Saturday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Rain Showers
SW 13 mph93% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued October 16 at 3:51PM EDT until October 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 2:18PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
35°F
Colton, NY
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 75% of this 67-mile route is highway driving, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on State Highway 56, spanning 22.9 miles. The remaining portion will transition to surface roads, likely offering a more rural cruising experience as you approach your destination. Expect a mix of efficient highway travel and local road navigation.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on State Highway 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 56 and State Highway 68. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near County Road 10.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 4m 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: at 0.2 miles (County Road 10): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (NY 68 / State Highway 68): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (NY 56 / State Highway 56): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on State Highway 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (County Road 10): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (NY 68 / State Highway 68): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (NY 56 / State Highway 56): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mount Arab, NY before heading back.
