Origin
Orleans Four Corners, NY
Morning in Orleans Four Corners on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orleans Four Corners, NY to Waterville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orleans Four Corners, NY
Liliana Drew
Waterville, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
This straightforward 39-mile drive from Orleans Four Corners, NY, to Waterville, NY, will take you about 59 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-81 and some county roads, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, especially given its short distance and estimated fuel cost of just $6. The majority of the journey, 72%, is on highways, making for a relatively quick transit between these two locations within New York. You won't need to worry about finding overnight accommodations for this particular stretch, as it's easily manageable in a single outing. This is a practical option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within the Northeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| County Road 189 | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| County Road 92 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Waterville Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Plank Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Church Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 28.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans Four Corners, NY and Waterville, NY.
1
Start on NY 411
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plank Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
3
Merge onto I 81
28 mi
·
32 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward NY 178: Adams, Henderson
5
Turn left onto NY 178
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Church Street
6
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on County Road 189
4.9 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 189
9
Continue on County Road 93
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
County Road 93
10
Turn right onto County Road 92
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 92
11
Turn left onto Waterville Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Waterville Road
12
Arrive at destination
Waterville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Orleans Four Corners, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
29.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NY 178: Adams, Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward NY 178: Adams, Henderson
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 11 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
37.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Waterville Road
Turn left onto Waterville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.42 one way
$12.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Waterville, NY
Morning in Waterville on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Watertown, NY
20 mi in
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 39-mile trip, with 72% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 28.2 miles on I-81, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of County Road 189 and County Road 92 suggests a transition to more local roads as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll get a taste of both efficient interstate travel and potentially more winding, community-focused routes.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.2 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and County Road 189. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orleans Four Corners, NY to Waterville, NY is easy. At 59m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Orleans Four Corners, NY to Waterville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henderson along the way.
Henderson
29.4 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.2 miles on I 81. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Waterville, 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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