How far is Thousand Island Park, NY from Carthage, NY?
The driving distance from Thousand Island Park, NY to Carthage, NY is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thousand Island Park and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thousand Island Park and Carthage.
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Start on Rainbow Street West
1411 ft · 1 min · Rainbow Street West
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Continue on Coast Avenue East
837 ft · 37 sec · Coast Avenue East
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Turn slight right onto County Road 100
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 100
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Continue on Thousand Island Park Road
2227 ft · 1 min · Thousand Island Park Road
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Take the ramp left
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 411: Theresa, LaFargeville
1004 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Plank Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto State Route 37
3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 37
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Turn left onto County Road 18
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 18
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Continue on Dutch Settlement Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Dutch Settlement Road
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Continue on Factory Street
1735 ft · 48 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Noble Street
705 ft · 19 sec · Noble Street
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Continue on Leray Street
2975 ft · 1 min · Leray Street
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Continue on Fort Drum Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Fort Drum Road
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Continue on Great Bend Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Great Bend Road
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Continue on State Highway 26
1305 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto State Route 3
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Route 3
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Continue on West End Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West End Avenue
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Continue on School Street
2250 ft · 41 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto State Street
697 ft · 12 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thousand Island Park and Carthage.
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.
Thousand Island Park Road
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain leaving Thousand Island Park and Periods Of Rain near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thousand Island Park to Carthage?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Thousand Island Park and 25.3 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Thousand Island Park and Periods Of Rain near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Theresa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thousand Island Park and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 km).
#1 Thousand Island Park
Thousand Island Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.2869900, -76.0277300 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-75.609307, 43.978092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.28 | $20.57 |
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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