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Trip from Ogdensburg, NY to Star Lake, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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Downtown Ogdensburg, NY, NY

Ogdensburg, NY

James Mirakian

Downtown Star Lake, NY, NY

Star Lake, NY

Robert Kozakiewicz

Trip Overview

This straightforward 61.4-mile drive from Ogdensburg, NY, to Star Lake, NY, is easily managed in about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is predominantly highway, with 96% of the journey on main roads like State Highway 58, State Highway 812, and US 11. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this trip is quite economical for a short excursion within the Northeast region. Given its brevity and focus on highway travel, you won't need to worry about breaking it up or finding overnight accommodations. This route is perfect for a quick transfer or a scenic drive without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 58 21.8 mi 30m
State Highway 812 17.3 mi 19m
US 11 11.5 mi 13m
State Route 3 8.5 mi 12m
North State Street 0.9 mi <1m
William Street 0.6 mi <1m
State Street 0.4 mi <1m
Lafayette Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 58 — 21.8 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ogdensburg, NY and Star Lake, NY.

1

Start on Franklin Street

364 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Street
2

Turn right onto Lafayette Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Lafayette Street
3

Turn left onto NY 68

0.4 mi · 58 sec · State Street
4

Continue on NY 812

5.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 812
5

Continue on NY 812

0.9 mi · 58 sec · North State Street
6

Continue on NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 812
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812

11 mi · 13 min · US 11; NY 812
8

Turn left onto NY 58; NY 812

0.6 mi · 40 sec · William Street
9

Continue on NY 58; NY 812

22 mi · 30 min · State Highway 58
10

At end of road, turn left onto NY 3

8.5 mi · 12 min · State Route 3
11

Turn slight right onto Youngs Road

411 ft · 23 sec · Youngs Road
12

Turn left onto Marshall Street

484 ft · 22 sec · Marshall Street
13

Turn right onto Catherine Street

80 ft · 3 sec · Catherine Street
14

Arrive at destination

Catherine Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Gouverneur, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gouverneur, NY

31 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

De Kalb, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gouverneur, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 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

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lafayette Street

Turn right onto Lafayette Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 68 / State Street

Turn left onto NY 68 / State Street

Navigation decision point

4
18.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 11; NY 812

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 812

Navigation decision point

5
52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | NY 3 / State Route 3

At end of road, turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3

Navigation decision point

5
61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | Marshall Street

Turn left onto Marshall Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.93 one way

$19.87 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $10.78 $21.56
premium $4.85 $11.72 $23.44
diesel $4.80 $11.59 $23.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Ogdensburg, NY

Late night in Ogdensburg on Monday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

W 5 to 10 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 3:49AM EDT until July 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 2:32AM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Star Lake, NY

Late night in Star Lake on Monday

Local time

3:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

W 7 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 3:49AM EDT until July 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 2:32AM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

4 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 20m 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?

Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll experience the efficiency of well-maintained main roads for most of this journey. State Highway 58, State Highway 812, and US 11 form the backbone of this route, accounting for 96% of the total mileage. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.8 miles on State Highway 58, offering a consistent pace. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced experience, with minimal interruptions from local traffic. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing direct travel between your starting and ending points in New York.

96% 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: 21.8 mi on State Highway 58.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 58 and State Highway 812. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lafayette 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 Star Lake, NY is easy. At 1h 20m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 68 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 11; NY 812): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,484 ft 297 ft

Total Climb

1,218 ft

Total Descent

31 ft

Highest Point

1,484 ft

~61.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,187 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 Star Lake, 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 20m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on State Highway 58. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NY 68 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 11; NY 812): Navigation decision point.

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