How far is Fayetteville, NY from Watertown, MA?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NY to Watertown, MA is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Watertown.
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Start on South Manlius Street
27 m · 7 sec · South Manlius Street
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Turn right onto East Genesee Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Genesee Turnpike
4 mi · 6 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 5
1579 ft · 27 sec · State Route 5
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Turn left onto Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on State Route 5
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Seneca Turnpike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Turn left onto South Peterboro Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Peterboro Street
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Take the ramp right
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
112.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
14.6 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
24 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
127.3 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newton, Watertown
1120 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Centre Street
587 ft · 22 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Centre Street
1224 ft · 43 sec · Centre Street
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Continue on Galen Street
2502 ft · 58 sec · Galen Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
620 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1701 ft · 49 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Oliver Street
131 m · 19 sec · Oliver Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oliver Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Watertown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
127 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Patchy Fog near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Watertown?
The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Castleton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Fayetteville and 148.3 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 5:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.89 one way or $83.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Patchy Fog near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Castleton-on-Hudson
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 Castleton-on-Hudson.
Albany–Rensselaer
Hudson
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 248.98 mi (400.7 km).
#1 Fayetteville
Village in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.0297900, -76.0043600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,125 |
| Coordinates | 42.3709300, -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-71.18283, 42.37093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $4.01 | $41.89 | $83.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $50.80 | $101.59 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $49.05 | $98.10 |
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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