How far is Essex, NY from Ticonderoga, NY?
The driving distance from Essex, NY to Ticonderoga, NY is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Ticonderoga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Ticonderoga.
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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
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9N
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on State Highway 9N
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on Street Road
713 ft · 14 sec · Street Road
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9N
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Continue on North Wicker Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wicker Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montcalm Street
39 m · 4 sec · Montcalm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Montcalm Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Montcalm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montcalm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Ticonderoga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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 Patchy Fog near Ticonderoga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Ticonderoga?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Port Henry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Essex and 19.8 miles from Ticonderoga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex and Patchy Fog near Ticonderoga.
Stop Ideas Near Port Henry
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 Port Henry.
Port Henry station
Westport station
Ticonderoga station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Ticonderoga. Straight-line distance: 32.07 mi (51.61 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 630 |
| Coordinates | 44.3100500, -73.3526300 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ticonderoga
Town in New York
| Population | 4,728 |
| Coordinates | 43.8486700, -73.4234500 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montcalm Street (-73.423446, 43.848761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
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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