Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooers, NY
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Schuyler Falls, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
The drive from Mooers, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY covers 36.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Adirondack Northway, State Route 11, Salmon River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 24 mi | 27m |
| State Route 11 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Salmon River Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| NY 22 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Champlain Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hemmingford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~390 veh/hr typical · worst 560
Quietest
2 AM
~26 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 38 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Mooers, NY and Schuyler Falls, NY.
Start on Hemmingford Road
Turn left onto US 11
Turn left onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 22
Turn right onto Salmon River Road
Turn left onto NY 22B
Continue on NY 22B
Turn right onto Felton Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Mooers, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit toward NY 22: Plattsburgh International Airport, Lake Shore Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NY 22
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Felton Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mooers on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Afternoon in Schuyler Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
36.6 mi in 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 around 0.2 miles in near US 11 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m 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: at 0.2 miles (US 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mooers, NY to Schuyler Falls, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Shore Area along the way.
Lake Shore Area
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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