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Trip from Nicholville, NY to Potsdam, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

16.1 mi

26 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Nicholville, NY, NY

Nicholville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States

Potsdam, NY

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Trip Overview

Nicholville to Potsdam is 16.1 miles and takes about 25 minutes via NY 11B, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, connecting two familiar locations. Given its brief length, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a simple day trip, offering a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment. Plan for a quick and easy transit between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 11B 16.1 mi 25m
Elm Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: NY 11B — 16.1 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nicholville, NY and Potsdam, NY.

1

Start on NY 11B

16 mi · 25 min · NY 11B
2

Arrive at destination

NY 11B

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.62 one way

$5.23 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $2.83 $5.66
premium $4.87 $3.08 $6.17
diesel $5.40 $3.42 $6.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Nicholville, NY

Late night in Nicholville on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 2 to 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Potsdam, NY

Late night in Potsdam on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 2 to 6 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. Your longest stretch will be the full 16.1 miles on NY 11B, which is also Elm Street in parts. Expect to navigate a continuous surface road experience without transitioning onto higher-speed highways. This means you'll be at typical town speeds for the entire duration.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
2 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on NY 11B.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Nicholville, NY to Potsdam, NY is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholville, NY to Potsdam, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving in Potsdam, NY

Full guide →

Potsdam (pop 9,000) is a village in the town of Potsdam in northern New York State.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on NY 11B. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholville, NY to Potsdam, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Potsdam, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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