Origin
Watertown, NY
Morning in Watertown on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watertown, NY to Orleans Four Corners, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watertown, NY
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Orleans Four Corners, NY
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Trip Overview
Watertown, NY to Orleans Four Corners, NY is 18 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 81 and State Route 37, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two points within New York. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a quick and efficient way to travel between these locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to a larger journey without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 11 mi | 12m |
| State Route 37 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Mill Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Plank Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| NY 342 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 11 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 11 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, NY and Orleans Four Corners, NY.
1
Start on NY 3; NY 12
506 ft
·
20 sec
·
Public Square
2
Turn slight left onto US 11
208 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Continue on US 11; NY 12
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 11
122 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 11
5
Continue on US 11
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 11
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 37
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 37
7
Turn left onto NY 342
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
NY 342
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto I 81
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 81
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 49
Toward NY 411: Theresa, La Fargeville
11
Turn left onto NY 411
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Plank Road
12
Arrive at destination
NY 411
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 11
Enter roundabout onto US 11
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 37 / State Route 37
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 37 / State Route 37
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 342
Turn left onto NY 342
Navigation decision point
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward NY 411: Theresa, La Fargeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 49
Toward NY 411: Theresa, La Fargeville
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 411 / Plank Road
Turn left onto NY 411 / Plank Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 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 | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
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
Orleans Four Corners, NY
Morning in Orleans Four Corners on Sunday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
22m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 81. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for the longest stretch of 11 miles on I 81. The route then transitions to State Route 37 and Mill Street, offering a slight change in pace as you approach your destination. Expect a consistent, fast-moving drive for the majority of this short trip.
83% 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: 11 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and State Route 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 11.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (NY 37 / State Route 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.8 miles (NY 342): Navigation decision point.
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 Watertown, NY to Orleans Four Corners, NY, road signs begin pointing toward La Fargeville along the way.
La Fargeville
16.7 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Watertown, NY
Full guide →Founded 1800
Watertown is a small city in New York's North Country, and the seat of Jefferson County.
Top landmarks
- • Public Square — historic district in Watertown, New York
- • Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library — Library on the National Registry of Historic Places in Watertown, New York
- • Trinity Episcopal Church and Parish House — church building in Watertown, New York, United States
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 22m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 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 1.5 miles (US 11): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.1 miles (NY 37 / State Route 37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.8 miles (NY 342): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orleans Four Corners, 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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