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Trip from Ogdensburg, NY to Mount Arab, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogdensburg, NY
James Mirakian
Mount Arab, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
Ogdensburg, NY to Mount Arab, NY is 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m via State Highway 68, State Highway 56, and State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making for a straightforward drive. With a total travel time under two hours, this is a great option for a quick day trip or a short segment of a larger journey. The fuel cost is quite low, making it an economical choice.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35 miles from Ogdensburg, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 68 | 24.4 mi | 36m |
| State Highway 56 | 22.9 mi | 34m |
| State Route 3 | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| Mount Arab Road | 4 mi | 15m |
| Colton-Pierrepont Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| County Road 62 | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 68
— 24.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg, NY and Mount Arab, NY.
1
Start on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Street
2
Turn left onto NY 68
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Canton Street
3
Turn right onto NY 68
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
Paterson Street
4
Continue on NY 68
17 mi
·
24 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
Given the short duration of this trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Ogdensburg in the late morning will allow you to arrive at Mount Arab with plenty of daylight. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan to fuel up before you leave Ogdensburg, as the $12 fuel cost suggests limited services along the way. The longest stretch without a break is just under 25 miles, so no need to worry about extended periods without a chance to pull over. Take advantage of the quick travel time to make spontaneous stops if you see something interesting off State Route 3.
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 35 miles from Ogdensburg, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 53m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Arab, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ogdensburg, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ogdensburg, NY
This is one driving day of about 70.1 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Ogdensburg, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 68 for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Ogdensburg, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 66 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 68 / Canton Street
Turn left onto NY 68 / Canton Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 68 / Paterson Street
Turn right onto NY 68 / Paterson Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
NY 56 / State Highway 56
At end of road, turn right onto NY 56 / State Highway 56
Navigation decision point
4
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
NY 3 / State Route 3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Navigation decision point
4
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
Mount Arab Road
Turn left onto Mount Arab Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.38 one way
$24.77 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| premium | $5.28 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $17.05 | $34.11 |
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: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Ogdensburg, NY
Afternoon in Ogdensburg on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
W 6 to 9 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Arab, NY
Afternoon in Mount Arab on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
W 8 mph
69% chance
Live forecast
35°F
Colton, NY
35 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
5 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
1h 58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 82% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving for 24.4 miles on State Highway 68. After that, the route transitions to State Highway 56 and then State Route 3, which will feel more like surface roads with potentially more varied traffic. Expect mostly rural cruising for the majority of this trip.
82% 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: 24.4 mi on State Highway 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 68 and State Highway 56. 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 68 / Canton Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ogdensburg, NY to Mount Arab, NY is easy. At 1h 58m with 82% 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 68 / Canton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 68 / Paterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (NY 56 / State Highway 56): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,702 ft
297 ft
Total Climb
1,501 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
1,702 ft
~70.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,405 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Ogdensburg, NY
Full guide →Ogdensburg is a city of 10,700 people (2016) in Northern New York on the St. Lawrence Seaway opposite Prescott, Ontario.
Top landmarks
- • Fort de La Présentation — French fort in upstate New York
- • Ogdensburg Harbor Light — lighthouse in New York, United States
Arriving in Mount Arab, 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 1h 58m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on State Highway 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 68 / Canton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (NY 68 / Paterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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