How far is Apulia, NY from Clay, NY?

The driving distance from Apulia, NY to Clay, NY is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.12 mi
00h 37m
Flight
25.72 mi
41.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.72 mi
Kilometers
41.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.69 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clay
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Apulia
Wed, Apr 15, 8:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apulia
2026-04-15T19:23
Arrive Clay
Wed, Apr 15, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Apulia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Syracuse
NY

The fifth most populous city in New York.

From Apulia
16.1 mi
00h 18m
To Clay
16 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
76°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apulia and Clay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apulia and Clay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 80

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 80

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Apulia Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Valley Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 11

    705 ft · 17 sec · Route 11

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    2767 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Seymour Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Seymour Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 31

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 31

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 31

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apulia and Clay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Syracuse
13.7 mi · 43%
Route 11
8.18 mi · 25%
Apulia Road
4.32 mi · 13%
State Route 31
2.24 mi · 7%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
1.48 mi · 5%
State Route 80
1.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Syracuse

Continue straight

13.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syracuse
00h 18m from Apulia
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Apulia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apulia to Clay?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Apulia and 16 miles from Clay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Apulia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clay.

Stop Ideas Near Syracuse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Syracuse and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 2.4 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Syracuse.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

4 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

6 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

59 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apulia and Clay. Straight-line distance: 25.72 mi (41.39 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Apulia

Apulia is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8239600, -76.0535300
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Clay

#2 Clay

Town of the United States

Population54,375
Coordinates43.1859000, -76.1724300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 80 (-76.05349, 42.823881)
End: State Route 31 (-76.172425, 43.185922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.06
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.53 $9.06
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.06 $10.13
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.99
Diesel $4.69 $5.30 $10.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Apulia and Clay. The current time is 19:23:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.