How far is Clay, NY from Borough Park, NY?
The driving distance from Clay, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and Borough Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and Borough Park.
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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
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
984 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
2784 ft · 54 sec · McDonald Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway
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Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue
1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue
874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay and Borough Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 South
Continue straight
72.6 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Clay and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Borough Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay to Borough Park?
The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cochecton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Clay and 142.5 miles from Borough Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.01 one way or $78.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clay and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Borough Park.
Stop Ideas Near Cochecton
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 Cochecton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 208.79 mi (336.02 km).
#1 Clay
Town of the United States
| Population | 54,375 |
| Coordinates | 43.1859000, -76.1724300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Borough Park
Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339900, -73.9968100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $43.60 | $87.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $47.30 | $94.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $45.67 | $91.35 |
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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