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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The fifth most populous city in New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on State Route 31
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 31
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Continue on West Seymour Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · West Seymour Street
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Take the exit right toward I 81 South
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: LaFayette
1015 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Valley Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Apulia Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Apulia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 80
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 80
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay and Apulia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Syracuse.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Apulia. Straight-line distance: 25.72 mi (41.39 km).
#1 Clay
Town of the United States
| Population | 54,375 |
| Coordinates | 43.1859000, -76.1724300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apulia
Apulia is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8239600, -76.0535300 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apulia (-76.05353, 42.82396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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