How far is Thousand Island Park, NY from Watertown, NY?
The driving distance from Thousand Island Park, NY to Watertown, NY is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thousand Island Park and Watertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thousand Island Park and Watertown.
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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
24.3 mi · 29 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 Thousand Island Park 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.
Thousand Island Park Road
Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain leaving Thousand Island Park and Rain near Watertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thousand Island Park to Watertown?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Theresa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Thousand Island Park and 14.9 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Thousand Island Park and Rain near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Theresa
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 Theresa.
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thousand Island Park and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 22.34 mi (35.95 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 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
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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