How far is Willsboro, NY from Essex, NY?
The driving distance from Willsboro, NY to Essex, NY is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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
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County in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willsboro and Essex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willsboro and Essex.
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Start on Sunset Drive
55 m · 11 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto County Road 22M
70 m · 12 sec · County Road 22M
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Turn right onto 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 Willsboro 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.
Essex Road
Turn right onto Essex Road
4.46 mi · 00h 07m
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 Willsboro to Essex?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Lewis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Willsboro and 2.3 miles from Essex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.64 one way or $1.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Willsboro and Rain Showers Likely near Essex.
Stop Ideas Near Lewis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willsboro and Essex. Straight-line distance: 3.8 mi (6.12 km).
#1 Willsboro
Human settlement in Essex County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 44.3572700, -73.3920700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
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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