Origin
Ogdensburg, NY
Late night in Ogdensburg on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogdensburg, NY
James Mirakian
Nicholville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg, NY and Nicholville, NY.
Start on Franklin Street
Turn left onto NY 68
Turn right onto NY 68
Continue on NY 68
Continue on NY 68
Continue on US 11
Turn slight right onto Maple Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Turn right onto US 11
Continue on NY 11B
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto NY 68 / Canton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NY 68 / Paterson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 11 / Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.72 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Ogdensburg on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Nicholville on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
40°F
Canton, NY
23 mi in
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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