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 29Toward 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.
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
$6.86 one way
$13.72 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$7.44
$14.89
premium
$4.85
$8.09
$16.19
diesel
$4.80
$8.01
$16.01
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, 2026-07-13.
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 Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Willsboro, NY
Evening
in Willsboro on Monday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:20PM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:20PM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Blue Ridge, NY
Evening
in Blue Ridge on Monday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 9 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:20PM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:20PM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
82°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
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
1h 2m on the road
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.
More Details
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 Effort4/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,218 ft189 ft
Total Climb
1,370 ft
Total Descent
464 ft
Highest Point
1,218 ft
~24.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,029 ft
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
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
