How far is Carthage, NY from Thousand Island Park, NY?
The driving distance from Carthage, NY to Thousand Island Park, NY is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Thousand Island Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Thousand Island Park.
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Start on State Street
697 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto North School Street
2434 ft · 41 sec · North School Street
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Continue on West End Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · West End Avenue
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Continue on State Route 3
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto Martin Street Road
70 m · 6 sec · Martin Street Road
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Continue on State Highway 26
1075 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 26
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Continue on Great Bend Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Great Bend Road
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Continue on Fort Drum Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Fort Drum Road
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Canada
1453 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Island State Parks
891 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 191
2727 ft · 1 min · County Road 191
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Turn right onto Westminster Park Road
66 m · 6 sec · Westminster Park Road
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Continue on Thousand Island Park Road
2588 ft · 1 min · Thousand Island Park Road
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Continue on County Road 100
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 100
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Continue on Coast Avenue East
837 ft · 37 sec · Coast Avenue East
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Continue on Rainbow Street East
1411 ft · 1 min · Rainbow Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rainbow Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and Thousand Island Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Periods Of Rain leaving Carthage and Rain near Thousand Island Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Thousand Island Park?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Calcium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Carthage and 22.6 miles from Thousand Island Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Periods Of Rain around Carthage and Rain near Thousand Island Park.
Stop Ideas Near Calcium
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 Calcium.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Thousand Island Park. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 km).
#1 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thousand Island Park
Thousand Island Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.2869900, -76.0277300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thousand Island Park (-76.02773, 44.28699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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