How far is Watertown, MA from Fayetteville, NY?
The driving distance from Watertown, MA to Fayetteville, NY is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Fayetteville.
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Start on Oliver Street
131 m · 19 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1701 ft · 55 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
117 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Galen Street
2268 ft · 44 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Centre Street
152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West
1404 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
48.6 mi · 57 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
78.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
24.2 mi · 28 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Chittenango
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Peterboro Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Peterboro Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Turnpike
2.7 mi · 4 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 Watertown 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.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
114 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Watertown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Castleton-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Watertown and 148.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 5:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Watertown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Castleton-on-Hudson
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 Castleton-on-Hudson.
Albany–Rensselaer
Hudson
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 248.98 mi (400.7 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 36,125 |
| Coordinates | 42.3709300, -71.1828300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $3.89 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $45.95 | $91.90 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $50.15 | $100.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $46.90 | $93.80 |
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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