How far is Carthage, NY from Orleans Four Corners, NY?

The driving distance from Carthage, NY to Orleans Four Corners, NY is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.17 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.58 mi
33.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.58 mi
Kilometers
33.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.78 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orleans Four Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Carthage
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carthage
2026-04-23T13:06
Arrive Orleans Four Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carthage
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calcium
NY

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York

From Carthage
16.1 mi
00h 22m
To Orleans Four Corners
16.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Orleans Four Corners.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Orleans Four Corners.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    697 ft · 18 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North School Street

    2434 ft · 41 sec · North School Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West End Avenue

    1.1 km · 59 sec · West End Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 3

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Route 3

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martin Street Road

    70 m · 6 sec · Martin Street Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 26

    1075 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Bend Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Great Bend Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fort Drum Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Fort Drum Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Canada

    1453 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 411: Theresa, La Fargeville

    1354 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and Orleans Four Corners.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
10.7 mi · 33%
State Route 3
6.45 mi · 20%
I 781 West
4.25 mi · 13%
Fort Drum Road
2.78 mi · 9%
Great Bend Road
2.27 mi · 7%
Plank Road
1.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calcium
00h 22m from Carthage
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Orleans Four Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Orleans Four Corners?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Calcium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Carthage and 16.1 miles from Orleans Four Corners.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carthage and Mostly Sunny near Orleans Four Corners.

Stop Ideas Near Calcium

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calcium, 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 Calcium.

RAIL

Rome station

97 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

107 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

110 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Orleans Four Corners. Straight-line distance: 20.58 mi (33.12 km).

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#1 Carthage

Village in the United States

Population3,256
Coordinates43.9781200, -75.6093600
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
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#2 Orleans Four Corners

Orleans Four Corners is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.1906100, -75.8999400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Carthage (-75.60936, 43.97812)
End: Orleans Four Corners (-75.89994, 44.19061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Carthage and Orleans Four Corners. The current time is 13:06:15.

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.