How far is Essex, NY from Jay, NY?
The driving distance from Essex, NY to Jay, NY is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in both Clinton County as Essex County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Jay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Jay.
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Start on Station Street
70 m · 8 sec · Station Street
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Turn left onto Essex Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Station Road
3271 ft · 56 sec · Station Road
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Take the ramp right
1520 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9N: AuSable Forks, Keeseville
1326 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1350 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9N
5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 9N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Jay.
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.
Longest stretch
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10.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Essex and Rain Showers Likely near Jay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Jay?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Keeseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Essex and 16.8 miles from Jay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex and Rain Showers Likely near Jay.
Stop Ideas Near Keeseville
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 Keeseville.
Port Kent station
Plattsburgh station
Essex Junction station
Westport station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Jay. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.73 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 630 |
| Coordinates | 44.3100500, -73.3526300 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jay
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 2,397 |
| Coordinates | 44.3750500, -73.7282000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 9N (-73.728049, 44.374968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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