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

The driving distance from Orleans Four Corners, NY to Waterville, NY is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
39.02 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.76 mi
49.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Orleans Four Corners
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 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 Waterville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Watertown
NY

Town in Jefferson County, New York

From Orleans Four Corners
19.5 mi
00h 22m
To Waterville
19.5 mi
00h 22m

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
55°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 Waterville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.2 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 178: Adams, Henderson

    2698 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1989 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    785 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 189

    4.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 189

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 93

    594 ft · 17 sec · County Road 93

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 92

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 92

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Waterville Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waterville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plank Road
29.4 mi · 75%
County Road 189
4.94 mi · 13%
County Road 92
1.52 mi · 4%
Waterville Road
1.34 mi · 3%
West Church Street
0.66 mi · 2%
NY 178
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Plank Road

Merge slight left

28.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 22m from Orleans Four Corners
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Orleans Four Corners and 19.5 miles from Waterville.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.53 one way or $11.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

RAIL

Rome station

94 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

101 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

103 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orleans Four Corners and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.51 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
Waterville

#2 Waterville

Village in New York, United States

Population1,502
Coordinates43.7456200, -75.9221400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Plank Road (-75.899942, 44.190623)
End: Waterville Road (-75.922125, 43.745998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.53
Round trip
$11.06
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.53 $11.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.18 $12.37
Premium $4.86 $6.71 $13.42
Diesel $4.69 $6.48 $12.96

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 Waterville. The current time is 11:36:33.

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.