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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.64 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.07 mi
51.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.07 mi
Kilometers
51.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.64 mi
Kilometers
63.8 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ticonderoga
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Essex
Wed, Apr 15, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex
2026-04-15T21:00
Arrive Ticonderoga
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Essex
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Port Henry
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Essex
19.8 mi
00h 29m
To Ticonderoga
19.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Station Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Station Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Station Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 9N

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9N

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Station Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 22

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue on Champlain Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Champlain Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 9N

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 9N

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N

  13. 13

    Continue on Street Road

    713 ft · 14 sec · Street Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 9N

  15. 15

    Continue on North Wicker Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wicker Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montcalm Street

    39 m · 4 sec · Montcalm Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Montcalm Street

    3024 ft · 1 min · Montcalm Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 9N
21.3 mi · 54%
State Highway 22
7.27 mi · 18%
North Main Street
3.37 mi · 8%
Station Road
1.9 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.45 mi · 4%
Station Street
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Henry
00h 29m from Essex
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Henry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Henry.

RAIL

Port Henry station

2 mi away
20 Park Place
RAIL

Westport station

15 mi away
Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

22 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
BUS

Lake Placid, New York

49 mi away
1 Mirror Lake Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Ticonderoga. Straight-line distance: 32.07 mi (51.61 km).

Essex

#1 Essex

Town in Essex County, New York

Population630
Coordinates44.3100500, -73.3526300
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Ticonderoga

#2 Ticonderoga

Town in New York

Population4,728
Coordinates43.8486700, -73.4234500
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Station Street (-73.352574, 44.309749)
End: Montcalm Street (-73.423446, 43.848761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.61
Round trip
$11.23
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex and Ticonderoga. The current time is 21:00:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.