How far is Essex, NY from Rome, NY?
The driving distance from Essex, NY to Rome, NY is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
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 Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Rome.
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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
1065 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
542 ft · 24 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Ausable Drive
2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ausable Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Rome.
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
Turn left
10.4 mi · 00h 16m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Rome?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Keeseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Essex and 14.2 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex and Chance Rain Showers near Rome.
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 Rome. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.36 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 630 |
| Coordinates | 44.3100500, -73.3526300 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rome
City in New York, United States
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.4406000, -73.6881900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ausable Drive (-73.688188, 44.440613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
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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