Origin
Rome, NY
Morning in Rome on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome, NY to Blue Ridge, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9N
— 17.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome, NY and Blue Ridge, NY.
1
Start on Ausable Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ausable Drive
2
Turn right onto College Street
506 ft
·
22 sec
·
College Street
3
Turn right onto NY 9N
17 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 9N
4
Continue on NY 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
5
Turn straight onto US 9
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 9
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South
7
Merge onto I 87
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Adirondack Northway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 29
Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
9
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Blue Ridge Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR 84
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
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 55 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.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 87 South
3
31.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge onto I 87 / Adirondack Northway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Newcomb, North Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 29
Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
4
41.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Blue Ridge Road
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Blue Ridge, NY
Morning in Blue Ridge on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
35°F
Keene, NY
22 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
5 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 3m 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 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.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on State Highway 9N.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort
2/10
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.
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.
Between Rome, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.
Newcomb
41.2 mi in
|
~59m
Hudson
41.2 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
Starting in Rome, NY
Full guide →Founded 1870
Rome is a city of 32,000 people (2020) in Central New York State, not far from Utica.
Top landmarks
- • Fort Stanwix National Monument — NY location listed on National Register of Historic Places
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on State Highway 9N. 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 0.4 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blue Ridge, 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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