Carthage, NY Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Carthage, NY is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 257 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Carthage, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
320.8 mi
Hempstead, NY
Quickest Drive
1h 50m
Syracuse, NY
Plan Around Carthage, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Carthage, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Carthage, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Carthage, NY
Driving from Carthage, NY
The typical drive from Carthage, NY covers about 257 miles and takes around 5h 20m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 321 miles (6h 38m), while the shortest is just 85 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Carthage, NY include Hempstead, NY (320.8 mi, 6h 38m), Brooklyn, NY (315.3 mi, 6h 32m), New York City, NY (308.2 mi, 6h 19m), and Syracuse, NY (85.1 mi, 1h 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 257-mile trip from Carthage, NY, budget about $41 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Carthage, NY and 1 routes heading into Carthage, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 85 to 321 miles.
The longest mapped route from Carthage, NY covers 321 miles and takes approximately 6h 38m. Shorter options start at just 85 miles.
The average route from Carthage, NY runs about 257 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 257-mile trip from Carthage, NY costs roughly $41 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Carthage, NY include Hempstead, NY, Brooklyn, NY, New York City, NY and Syracuse, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Carthage, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,546
Median Income
$58,356
Median Home Value
$126,300
Median Age
27.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Carthage, NY
A sampling of people born in Carthage, NY.
John Carpenter
1948
American filmmaker, composer and actor (born 1948)
Carla Balenda
1925–2024
American actress
Joe Hornung
1857–1931
American baseball player (1857-1931)
City data from Wikidata (Q533728), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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