Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rome, NY
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Blue Ridge, NY
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Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is 43.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via State Highway 9N, State Highway 73, and Adirondack Northway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a short enough journey to make without feeling rushed, perfect for a quick transition between locations. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9N | 17.1 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 73 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Adirondack Northway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Blue Ridge Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| US 9 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Ausable Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rome, NY and Blue Ridge, NY.
Start on Ausable Drive
Turn right onto College Street
Turn right onto NY 9N
Continue on NY 73
Turn straight onto US 9
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 87 South
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward Newcomb, North Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| premium | $5.24 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.20 | $18.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Rome on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Blue Ridge on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
70°F
Keene, NY
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is largely highway-focused, with about 70% of the journey on major roads like the Adirondack Northway. Expect a smooth, relatively fast pace for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on State Highway 9N, offering a good period of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-centric, you'll still experience the transition from one part of the Northeast to another, all within New York state.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9N and State Highway 73. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near College Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY is easy. At 1h 3m with 70% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (I 87 / Adirondack Northway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,296 ft
Total Descent
750 ft
Highest Point
1,623 ft
~25 mi in
Elevation Range
1,038 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rome, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.
Newcomb
Hudson
Founded 1870
Rome is a city of 32,000 people (2020) in Central New York State, not far from Utica.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
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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