How far is Star Lake, NY from Potsdam, NY?
The driving distance from Star Lake, NY to Potsdam, NY is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
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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 01h 09m.
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 New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star Lake and Potsdam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star Lake and Potsdam.
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Start on Catherine Street
24 m · 7 sec · Catherine Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
61 m · 9 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Marshall Avenue
1396 ft · 1 min · Marshall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3
21.9 mi · 32 min · State Route 3
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
31.4 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Pierrepont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue
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Continue on Park Street
136 m · 17 sec · Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
86 m · 10 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star Lake and Potsdam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 56
Turn left onto State Highway 56
31.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Star Lake and Mostly Sunny near Potsdam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star Lake to Potsdam?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Stark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Star Lake and 27.4 miles from Potsdam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Star Lake and Mostly Sunny near Potsdam.
Stop Ideas Near Stark
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 Stark.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star Lake and Potsdam. Straight-line distance: 35.32 mi (56.85 km).
#1 Star Lake
Star Lake is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1597800, -75.0315800 |
| Altitude | 453 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potsdam
Village in New York
| Population | 8,796 |
| Coordinates | 44.6697800, -74.9813100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-74.98131, 44.669839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
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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