Origin
Ticonderoga, NY
Afternoon in Ticonderoga on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ticonderoga, NY to Essex, 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 2m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 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 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ticonderoga, NY
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Essex, NY
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Trip Overview
Ticonderoga, NY to Essex, NY is 39.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via State Highway 9N, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger exploration of the area. You'll find the drive is mostly on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient way to connect these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 9N | 19.9 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 22 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Station Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Station Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Wicker Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Champlain Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Montcalm Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 9N
— 19.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ticonderoga, NY and Essex, NY.
1
Start on Montcalm Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Montcalm Street
2
Enter roundabout onto NY 9N
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wicker Street
3
Continue on NY 9N
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wicker Street
4
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 9N
5
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Street Road
6
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 9N
7
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 9N
8
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 9N
10
Continue on NY 9N; NY 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right onto NY 22
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Champlain Avenue
12
Continue on NY 22
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 22
13
Continue on NY 22
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Station Road
14
Continue on NY 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Station Street
15
Arrive at destination
NY 22
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Ticonderoga, 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
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 9N / Wicker Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 9N / Wicker Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.04 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Essex, NY
Afternoon in Essex on Sunday
Local time
1:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
13 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 2m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the journey utilizing major roadways like State Highway 9N and State Highway 22. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.9 miles on State Highway 9N, offering a consistent pace. The route generally maintains a highway feel, allowing for smooth travel. As you approach your destination, the character might subtly shift, but the core of this trip is about efficient travel on primary roads.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on State Highway 9N.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 9N and State Highway 22. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near NY 9N / Wicker Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ticonderoga, NY to Essex, NY is easy. At 1h 2m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.6 miles (NY 9N / Wicker Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Ticonderoga, NY
Full guide →Founded 1804
Top landmarks
- • Fort Ticonderoga — 18th-century star fort in northern New York in the United States
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 2m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.6 miles (NY 9N / Wicker Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Essex, 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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