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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans Four Corners and Watertown.
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Start on Plank Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Plank Road
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Take the ramp right
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 12: Clayton
924 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
91 m · 10 sec · Mill Street
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Merge slight left onto Public Square
121 m · 15 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight left onto Washington Street
34 m · 6 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Public Square
8 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Evans Mills.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
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).
#1 Orleans Four Corners
Orleans Four Corners is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1906100, -75.8999400 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
Town in Jefferson County, New York
| Population | 4,426 |
| Coordinates | 43.9747800, -75.9107600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Public Square (-75.910722, 43.974803)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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