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Trip from Willsboro, NY to Blue Ridge, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

42.4 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
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.

human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

Willsboro, NY

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Downtown Blue Ridge, NY, NY

Blue Ridge, NY

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Trip Overview

This 42.4-mile drive from Willsboro to Blue Ridge, NY, is a manageable 1-hour journey that's perfect for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes State Highway 22 and Essex Road, with a short 15% share of highway driving, making it a pleasant, turn-heavy local experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this trip is very budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Northeast region of New York for this entire excursion. It's a straightforward route that doesn't require overnight stops, offering plenty of flexibility for when you want to depart and how you want to pace yourself.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adirondack Northway 22.9 mi 26m
State Highway 22 4.7 mi 6m
Essex Road 4.5 mi 6m
Youngs Road 2.6 mi 10m
Blue Ridge Road 2.4 mi 3m
Station Road 1.9 mi 2m
State Highway 9N 1.6 mi 2m
Station Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 22.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willsboro, NY and Blue Ridge, NY.

1

Start on Sunset Drive

179 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Drive
2

Turn left onto County Road 22M

229 ft · 11 sec · County Road 22M
3

Turn right onto NY 22

4.5 mi · 6 min · Essex Road
4

Turn right onto NY 22

1.5 mi · 2 min · Station Street
5

Continue on NY 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · Station Road
6

Turn slight left onto NY 22

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 9N
7

Turn straight onto NY 22

0.8 mi · 1 min · Station Road
8

Continue on NY 22

4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 22
9

Turn slight right onto CR 8

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road
10

Turn left onto CR 59

2.6 mi · 10 min · Youngs Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 9N
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec
13

Merge onto I 87

23 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 29 Toward Newcomb, North Hudson
15

Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Blue Ridge Road
16

Arrive at destination

CR 84

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elizabethtown, NY

21 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

Moriah, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elizabethtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Willsboro, 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | County Road 22M

Turn left onto County Road 22M

Navigation decision point

5
16.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | NY 9N / State Highway 9N

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9N / State Highway 9N

Navigation decision point

5
16.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
39.9 mi into trip | ~58m 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
40 mi into trip | ~58m in | Blue Ridge Road

Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.98 one way

$13.96 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.55 $15.09
premium $4.92 $8.22 $16.44
diesel $5.61 $9.36 $18.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.94 $2.71

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Willsboro, NY

Late night in Willsboro on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blue Ridge, NY

Late night in Blue Ridge on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

41°F

Elizabethtown, NY

21 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

11 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 1-hour, 42.4-mile trip. While only 15% of the route involves highway driving, the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 22.9 miles on the Adirondack Northway. This suggests a mix of quicker highway segments followed by more winding local roads. The character of the drive will likely shift from open road to more community-focused stretches as you progress. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Adirondack Northway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near County Road 22M.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 22M): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (NY 9N / State Highway 9N): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Willsboro, NY and Blue Ridge, NY, road signs point toward Newcomb and Hudson.

Newcomb

39.9 mi in | ~58m

Hudson

39.9 mi in | ~58m

About the Cities

Starting in Willsboro, 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 2m. Total distance: 42.4 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 (15%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.9 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: near the start (County Road 22M): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (NY 9N / State Highway 9N): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

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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