How far is Rome, NY from Essex, NY?
The driving distance from Rome, NY to Essex, NY is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 Rome and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome and Essex.
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Start on Ausable Drive
2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive
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Continue on Church Street
542 ft · 29 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1065 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Ausable Street
2382 ft · 40 sec · East Ausable Street
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Continue on NY 9N
9.7 mi · 14 min · NY 9N
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Take the ramp slight right
2248 ft · 55 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 US 9, NY 22: Willsboro, Essex-Ferry
1640 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
848 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Station Road
3271 ft · 56 sec · Station Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Essex Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Essex Road
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Turn right onto Station Street
70 m · 4 sec · 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 Rome 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.
NY 9N
Continue on NY 9N
9.73 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Essex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rome to Essex?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 Rome and 14.1 miles from Essex.
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 9.3 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 7:04 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Rome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Essex.
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 Rome and Essex. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.36 km).
#1 Rome
City in New York, United States
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 44.4406000, -73.6881900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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