How far is Esperance, NY from Jefferson, NY?
The driving distance from Esperance, NY to Jefferson, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Schoharie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Esperance and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esperance and Jefferson.
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Start on Charleston Street
27 m · 5 sec · Charleston Street
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Turn left
2482 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Youngs Road
1030 ft · 28 sec · Youngs Road
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Turn slight right onto Esperance-Esperance Station Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Esperance-Esperance Station Road
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Continue on Esperance-Schoharie County Line Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Esperance-Schoharie County Line Road
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Continue on State Route 30
1 km · 59 sec · State Route 30
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 30A
1148 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 30A
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Take the ramp right
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7, NY 10 South: Richmondville
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on State Highway 10
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 10
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Continue on Summit Street
148 m · 10 sec · Summit Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
10.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 10
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Harpersfield Road
24 m · 2 sec · North Harpersfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Harpersfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Esperance and Jefferson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 30A
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Esperance and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Esperance to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cobleskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Esperance and 15.8 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Esperance and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Cobleskill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cobleskill.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Esperance and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 26.42 mi (42.52 km).
#1 Esperance
Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,936 |
| Coordinates | 42.7611900, -74.2565200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,455 |
| Coordinates | 42.4811900, -74.6104300 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Harpersfield Road (-74.610439, 42.481328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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