How far is Moriah, NY from Essex, NY?
The driving distance from Moriah, NY to Essex, NY is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 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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Town in New York, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moriah and Essex.
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Start on Tarbell Hill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Tarbell Hill Road
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 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 South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Champlain Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Champlain Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Station Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Station Road
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Continue on Station Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Station Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Station Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moriah and Essex.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moriah to Essex?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 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?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Moriah and 12.9 miles from Essex.
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 5.9 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 $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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 Moriah and Essex. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.76 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 630 |
| Coordinates | 44.3100500, -73.3526300 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex (-73.35263, 44.31005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
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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