Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Carthage, NY
Illya Goloborodko
Saint Lawrence Park, NY
Abdel Achkouk
West Carthage, NY to Saint Lawrence Park, NY is 42.7 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 81 and State Route 3, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that mostly utilizes major highways, making it a quick and efficient way to get between these two points. It's a short enough distance that you can easily plan this for a single day, fitting comfortably into an afternoon or morning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| State Route 3 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| I 781 | 4 mi | 4m |
| US 11 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Fort Drum Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Great Bend Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NY 12 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint Lawrence Park Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~377 veh/hr typical · worst 563
Quietest
1 AM
~16 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between West Carthage, NY and Saint Lawrence Park, NY.
Start on NY 126
Continue on NY 126
Turn left onto NY 3
Continue on NY 3
Continue on NY 3
Turn right onto NY 26
Continue on NY 26
Continue on NY 26
Continue on NY 26
Turn left onto US 11
Take the exit
Continue on I 781
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 12
Turn left onto Saint Lawrence Park Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from West Carthage, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NY 3 / North School Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 781 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 North: Canada
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward NY 12 North: Alexandria Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Saint Lawrence Park Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $5.23 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in West Carthage on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Periods Of Rain
Destination
Evening in Saint Lawrence Park on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Periods Of Rain
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is largely highway driving, with 80% of the trip on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 19.2 miles on I 81 before transitioning to surface roads like State Route 3. Be prepared for frequent exits and entrances as you navigate the highway portions. The shift to State Route 3 will likely feel more like local cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and State Route 3. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NY 3 / North School Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 3 / North School Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
639 ft
Highest Point
776 ft
Elevation Range
506 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.7 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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