How far is Carthage, NY from Clayton Center, NY?
The driving distance from Carthage, NY to Clayton Center, NY is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Clayton Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Clayton Center.
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Start on State Street
697 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto North School Street
2434 ft · 41 sec · North School Street
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Continue on West End Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · West End Avenue
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Continue on State Route 3
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Route 3
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Turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 56 sec · Gray Street
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pearl Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3068 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street Road
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road 5
2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 5
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Turn right onto Ellis Road
24 m · 3 sec · Ellis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carthage and Clayton Center.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
13.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog leaving Carthage and Rain Showers Likely near Clayton Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Clayton Center?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Calcium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Carthage and 17.8 miles from Clayton Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Carthage and Rain Showers Likely near Clayton Center.
Stop Ideas Near Calcium
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calcium.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Clayton Center. Straight-line distance: 26.06 mi (41.94 km).
#1 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton Center
Clayton Center is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1917200, -76.0421600 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton Center (-76.04216, 44.19172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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