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Trip from Ogdensburg, NY to Nicholville, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ogdensburg, NY, NY

Ogdensburg, NY

James Mirakian

Downtown Nicholville, NY, NY

Nicholville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Ogdensburg, NY to Nicholville, NY is 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m via State Highway 68, NY 11B, and US 11, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a practical drive that won't consume much of your day, making it easy to fit into a larger itinerary or enjoy as a standalone excursion. Consider this route if you need a quick transit between these two locations without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 68 16.5 mi 24m
NY 11B 13.7 mi 20m
US 11 7.5 mi 11m
West Main Street 3.5 mi 5m
Elm Street 2.6 mi 5m
Maple Street 0.5 mi 1m
Canton Street 0.4 mi <1m
Franklin Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 68 — 16.5 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg, NY and Nicholville, 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

3.5 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
6

Continue on US 11

7.5 mi · 11 min · US 11
7

Turn slight right onto Maple Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
8

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
9

Turn left onto Union Street

427 ft · 16 sec · Union Street
10

Turn right onto US 11

2.6 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
11

Continue on NY 11B

14 mi · 20 min · NY 11B
12

Arrive at destination

NY 11B

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, NY

23 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.

Popular next leg

Canton, NY to Nicholville, NY

27.2 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Canton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 29 — 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
28.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | Union Street

Turn left onto Union Street

Navigation decision point

3
29 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 11 / Elm Street

Turn right onto US 11 / Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.36 one way

$14.72 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $7.97 $15.94
premium $4.87 $8.68 $17.36
diesel $5.40 $9.64 $19.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 24, 2026

Origin

Ogdensburg, NY

Late night in Ogdensburg on Sunday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nicholville, NY

Late night in Nicholville on Sunday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Canton, NY

23 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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m 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 features a 53% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 45.3 miles on higher-speed roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 16.5 miles on State Highway 68. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads as you progress toward your destination. This mix suggests a drive that begins with more direct travel before becoming more localized.

53% 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: 16.5 mi on State Highway 68.

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 around 0.3 miles in near NY 68 / Canton Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ogdensburg, NY to Nicholville, NY is easy. At 1h 11m with 53% 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 28.9 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point.

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.

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 11m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.5 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 28.9 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nicholville, 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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