How far is Clay, NY from Apulia, NY?

The driving distance from Clay, NY to Apulia, NY is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
32.44 mi
00h 42m
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
32.44 mi
Kilometers
52.2 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apulia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Clay
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clay
2026-04-15T20:58
Arrive Apulia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clay
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 Clay
16.2 mi
00h 21m
To Apulia
16.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 31

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 31

  2. 2

    Continue on West Seymour Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · West Seymour Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 81 South

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: LaFayette

    1015 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cherry Valley Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Apulia Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 80

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
21.9 mi · 67%
Apulia Road
4.32 mi · 13%
State Route 31
2.24 mi · 7%
Cherry Valley Turnpike
1.8 mi · 6%
State Route 80
1.21 mi · 4%
West Seymour Street
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

11 mi · 00h 14m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syracuse
00h 21m from Clay
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 16.2 miles from Clay and 16.2 miles from Apulia.

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 6.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 2.6 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 2.7 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 11.3 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 Clay and Apulia. Straight-line distance: 25.72 mi (41.39 km).

Clay

#1 Clay

Town of the United States

Population54,375
Coordinates43.1859000, -76.1724300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
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#2 Apulia

Apulia is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8239600, -76.0535300
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Clay (-76.17243, 43.1859)
End: Apulia (-76.05353, 42.82396)

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
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $4.69 $5.35 $10.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clay and Apulia. The current time is 20:58:53.

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.