How far is Fayetteville, NY from Plattsburgh, NY?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NY to Plattsburgh, NY is about 236.1 miles (380 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Plattsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Plattsburgh.
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Start on South Manlius Street
27 m · 10 sec · South Manlius Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · East Genesee Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse
1963 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
65 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 East: Fort Drum
1459 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Gouverneur, Canton
1337 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
115 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
51.7 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto Main Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Maple Street
2528 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Main Street
529 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
130 m · 16 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
824 ft · 28 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Avenue
27.5 mi · 36 min · Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on State Route 11
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
21.7 mi · 30 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Cornelia Street
1418 ft · 28 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Plattsburgh.
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 481 North
Merge slight right
65 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Plattsburgh?
The road trip is about 236.1 miles (380 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Fayetteville and 118.2 miles from Plattsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.05 one way or $74.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Plattsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Richville
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Plattsburgh. Straight-line distance: 171.64 mi (276.22 km).
#1 Fayetteville
Village in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.0297900, -76.0043600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plattsburgh (-73.45291, 44.69949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $37.05 | $74.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $41.50 | $83.00 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $44.83 | $89.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $54.22 | $108.44 |
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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