Origin
Orleans Four Corners, NY
Late night in Orleans Four Corners on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orleans Four Corners, NY to West Carthage, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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
West Carthage, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Trip Overview
This relatively short, 26.8-mile drive from Orleans Four Corners to West Carthage in New York is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 44 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate along State Route 3, Plank Road, and State Route 37. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region. There are no suggested overnight stops, indicating its suitability for a single excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous stretch of highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 3 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Plank Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| State Route 37 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| County Road 18 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Fort Drum Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Great Bend Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Dutch Settlement Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West End Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 3
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans Four Corners, NY and West Carthage, NY.
1
Start on NY 411
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Plank Road
2
Turn right onto NY 37
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 37
3
Turn left onto CR 18
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 18
4
Continue on Dutch Settlement Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Dutch Settlement Road
5
Continue on Factory Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Factory Street
6
Continue on Noble Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Noble Street
7
Continue on Leray Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Leray Street
8
Continue on NY 26
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Drum Road
9
Continue on NY 26
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Bend Road
10
Continue on NY 26
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 26
11
Turn left onto NY 3
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 3
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NY 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West End Avenue
13
Continue on NY 3
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
School Street
14
Turn right onto NY 126
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Street
15
Continue on NY 126
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bridge Street
16
Arrive at destination
NY 126
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 26.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 37 / State Route 37
Turn right onto NY 37 / State Route 37
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 18 / County Road 18
Turn left onto CR 18 / County Road 18
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NY 3 / State Route 3
Turn left onto NY 3 / State Route 3
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NY 126 / State Street
Turn right onto NY 126 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
West Carthage, NY
Late night in West Carthage on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
44m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 39% of the journey on highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along State Route 3. This suggests a blend of faster-paced driving and potentially more localized road conditions as you progress. The combination of State Route 3, Plank Road, and State Route 37 means you'll experience different road personalities, rather than a consistent highway feel. It's a drive that likely keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on State Route 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near NY 37 / State Route 37.
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 West Carthage, NY is easy. At 44m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (NY 37 / State Route 37): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (CR 18 / County Road 18): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on State Route 3. 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 4.1 miles (NY 37 / State Route 37): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (CR 18 / County Road 18): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (NY 3 / State Route 3): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Carthage, 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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