Origin
Potsdam, NY
Morning in Potsdam on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Potsdam, NY to Nicholville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Potsdam, NY
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Nicholville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Potsdam to Nicholville is 16.1 miles and takes about 25m via NY 11B, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward, local drive that's easy to navigate. It's a quick trip, perfect for a short excursion or as part of a larger journey through upstate New York. You'll be on local roads for the entire duration of this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 11B | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| Elm Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NY 11B
— 13.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potsdam, NY and Nicholville, NY.
1
Start on NY 11B
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Elm Street
2
Continue on NY 11B
14 mi
·
20 min
·
NY 11B
3
Arrive at destination
NY 11B
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Nicholville, NY
Morning in Nicholville on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
11 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
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?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be on surface streets and local roads the entire 16.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles along NY 11B. Given its profile, anticipate frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape as you pass through towns and rural areas. It's a drive where you'll want to stay alert for changes in speed limits and road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 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 Potsdam, NY to Nicholville, 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 Potsdam, NY to Nicholville, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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 13.7 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 Potsdam, NY to Nicholville, 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 Nicholville, 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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