Origin
Peru, NY
Afternoon in Peru on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peru, NY to Mooers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peru, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Mooers, NY
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Trip Overview
Peru, NY to Mooers, NY is 38.2 miles and takes about 46m via Adirondack Northway and State Route 11, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local route perfect for a quick journey or as part of a larger travel plan. The drive is mostly on local roads with a short stint on the Adirondack Northway, making it an easy day trip for most travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| State Route 11 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Bear Swamp Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Champlain Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hemmingford Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 29.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peru, NY and Mooers, NY.
1
Start on NY 22
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 442
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Swamp Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge onto I 87
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Adirondack Northway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 42
Toward US 11: Mooers, Rouses Point
6
Enter roundabout onto US 11
218 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 11
7
Continue on US 11
401 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 11
8
Enter roundabout onto US 11
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 11
9
Continue on US 11
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 11
10
Continue on US 11
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Champlain Street
11
Turn right onto US 11
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Hemmingford Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hemmingford Road
13
Arrive at destination
Hemmingford Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Peru, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 11: Mooers, Rouses Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward US 11: Mooers, Rouses Point
5
31 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 11 / State Route 11
Enter roundabout onto US 11 / State Route 11
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 11 / State Route 11
Enter roundabout onto US 11 / State Route 11
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
37.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Hemmingford Road
Turn right onto Hemmingford Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.29 one way
$12.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Mooers, NY
Afternoon in Mooers on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
46m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 38.2-mile route. While 16% of the journey is on the Adirondack Northway, the majority will involve navigating State Route 11 and Bear Swamp Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.2 miles on the Adirondack Northway, offering a brief period of higher-speed driving. Beyond that, prepare for more frequent turns and varied road conditions typical of local New York highways.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on Adirondack Northway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (US 11 / State Route 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Peru, NY to Mooers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rouses Point along the way.
Rouses Point
30.9 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting in Peru, NY
Full guide →Founded 1772
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 46m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on Adirondack Northway. 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 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (US 11 / State Route 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mooers, 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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