How far is Essex, NY from Moriah, NY?
The driving distance from Essex, NY to Moriah, NY is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Moriah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Moriah.
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Start on Station Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Station Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 9N
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9N
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Turn straight onto Station Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Station Road
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Continue on State Highway 22
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 22
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Champlain Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Champlain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9N
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Tarbell Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Tarbell Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tarbell Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Moriah.
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 9N
Continue on State Highway 9N
8.12 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Essex and Patchy Fog near Moriah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Moriah?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Essex and 12.2 miles from Moriah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex and Patchy Fog near Moriah.
Stop Ideas Near Westport
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 Westport.
Westport station
Port Henry station
Ticonderoga station
Essex Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Moriah. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 630 |
| Coordinates | 44.3100500, -73.3526300 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moriah
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 4,453 |
| Coordinates | 44.0461700, -73.5051300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarbell Hill Road (-73.505138, 44.046193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.94 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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