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

The driving distance from Orleans Four Corners, NY to Watertown, NY is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
17.29 mi
00h 21m
Flight
14.92 mi
24.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.92 mi
Kilometers
24.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.29 mi
Kilometers
27.83 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Orleans Four Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orleans Four Corners
2026-04-23T11:36
Arrive Watertown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orleans Four Corners
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
Evans Mills
NY

Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America

From Orleans Four Corners
8.7 mi
00h 11m
To Watertown
8.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plank Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Plank Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 12: Clayton

    924 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1621 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Public Square

    121 m · 15 sec · Public Square

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    34 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Public Square

    8 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plank Road
14.9 mi · 86%
West Main Street
0.63 mi · 4%
Mill Street
0.36 mi · 2%
NY 12
0.18 mi · 1%
Public Square
0.08 mi
Washington Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Plank Road

Merge slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evans Mills
00h 11m from Orleans Four Corners
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Evans Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Orleans Four Corners and 8.6 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Evans Mills

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

103 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

115 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

118 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans Four Corners and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 14.92 mi (24.01 km).

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#1 Orleans Four Corners

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

Population0
Coordinates44.1906100, -75.8999400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
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#2 Watertown

Town in Jefferson County, New York

Population4,426
Coordinates43.9747800, -75.9107600
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Plank Road (-75.899942, 44.190623)
End: Public Square (-75.910722, 43.974803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.48 $2.73 $5.47
Premium $4.86 $2.97 $5.93
Diesel $4.69 $2.86 $5.73

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 Orleans Four Corners and Watertown. The current time is 11:36:35.

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.