How far is Plattsburgh, NY from Fayetteville, NY?
The driving distance from Plattsburgh, NY to Fayetteville, NY is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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.
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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 New York, USA
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 Plattsburgh and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburgh and Fayetteville.
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Start on Cornelia Street
1418 ft · 35 sec · Cornelia Street
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Turn left onto North Catherine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Catherine Street
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Turn right onto South Peru Street
123 m · 8 sec · South Peru Street
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Turn right onto Crete Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Crete Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
71.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
906 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
2587 ft · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on State Highway 8
719 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Mappa Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Mappa Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 365
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365
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Continue on New Floyd Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Continue on East Dominick Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Dominick Street
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Take the exit left
13.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on Seneca Turnpike
4.5 mi · 7 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 5
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 5
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5
1579 ft · 25 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Genesee Turnpike
4 mi · 6 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn left onto South Manlius Street
27 m · 3 sec · South Manlius Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Manlius Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattsburgh and Fayetteville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
71.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plattsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattsburgh to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Plattsburgh and 109.7 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.29 one way or $68.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plattsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Wells
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 Wells.
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Fort Edward station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburgh and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 171.64 mi (276.22 km).
#1 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
Village in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.0297900, -76.0043600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-76.00436, 43.02979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $34.29 | $68.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $41.50 | $82.99 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $50.18 | $100.37 |
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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