How far is Gouverneur, NY from Peru, NY?
The driving distance from Gouverneur, NY to Peru, NY is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
Town in the state of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gouverneur and Peru.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gouverneur and Peru.
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Start on East Main Street
23.5 mi · 27 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Maple Street
2528 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
529 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
130 m · 16 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
824 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
27.5 mi · 36 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on State Route 11
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left onto State Route 3
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3
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Take the ramp right
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 442: Peru, Valcour
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Swamp Road
1 mi · 2 min · Bear Swamp Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1062 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gouverneur and Peru.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lawrence Avenue
Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
27.5 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Gouverneur and Sunny near Peru.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gouverneur to Peru?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Gouverneur and 66.6 miles from Peru.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.86 one way or $41.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gouverneur and Sunny near Peru.
Stop Ideas Near Bangor
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 Bangor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gouverneur and Peru. Straight-line distance: 96.93 mi (156 km).
#1 Gouverneur
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 44.3367300, -75.4629900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peru
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 6,882 |
| Coordinates | 44.5783800, -73.5268000 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peru (-73.5268, 44.57838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $4.45 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $23.37 | $46.73 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $25.24 | $50.48 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $30.53 | $61.05 |
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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