How far is Franklin, NY from Waterford, NY?
The driving distance from Franklin, NY to Waterford, NY is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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 02h 05m.
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.
Town in Schoharie County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Waterford.
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Start on Water Street
12 m · 8 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.6 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 28
41 m · 2 sec · State Highway 28
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 28
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
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Turn left onto James F. Lettis Highway
946 ft · 22 sec · James F. Lettis Highway
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Take the ramp right
32 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
29 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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12
Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Cohoes
2481 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9R: Latham, Cohoes
773 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
715 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Loudon Road
1217 ft · 26 sec · Loudon Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Street Extension
1.6 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street Extension
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Continue on Columbia Street
1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
124 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Younglove Avenue
1257 ft · 37 sec · Younglove Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
124 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Ontario Street
2117 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn left onto Saratoga Street
2341 ft · 1 min · Saratoga Street
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Continue on Saratoga Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Saratoga Avenue
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Continue on 9th Street
787 ft · 27 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
541 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
564 ft · 25 sec · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Waterford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James F. Lettis Highway
Take the ramp right
32 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Rain Showers near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Waterford?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Cobleskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Franklin and 48.2 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Rain Showers near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Cobleskill
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 Cobleskill.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 81.71 mi (131.5 km).
#1 Franklin
Human settlement in Delaware County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,242 |
| Coordinates | 42.3406400, -75.1651700 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterford
Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States
| Population | 8,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.7925800, -73.6812300 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-73.68123, 42.79258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.07 | $44.13 |
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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