Waterville, NY Road Trips
Waterville, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 41-mile quick runs to 297-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Waterville, NY spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
371.8 mi
Brookhaven, NY
Quickest Drive
59m
Orleans Four Corners, NY
Plan Around Waterville, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Waterville, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waterville, NY
Driving from Waterville, NY
On average, trips departing from Waterville, NY run 181 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 297 miles (6h 33m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Waterville, NY are Yonkers, NY (296.7 mi, 6h 33m), Buffalo, NY (204.4 mi, 4h 15m), and Clayton Center, NY (41.4 mi, 1h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 181-mile trip from Waterville, NY, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Waterville, NY and 11 routes heading into Waterville, NY, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 297 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waterville, NY covers 297 miles and takes approximately 6h 33m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.
The average route from Waterville, NY runs about 181 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 181-mile trip from Waterville, NY costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waterville, NY include Yonkers, NY, Buffalo, NY and Clayton Center, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Waterville, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,682
Median Income
$76,125
Median Home Value
$158,300
Median Age
45.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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