How far is Clay, NY from West Phoenix, NY?
The driving distance from Clay, NY to West Phoenix, NY is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Oswego County, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and West Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and West Phoenix.
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Start on State Route 31
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 31
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Take the exit right toward NY 481 North
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Phoenix
1350 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto County Route 57A
1.5 km · 2 min · County Route 57A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Route 57
1446 ft · 24 sec · County Route 57
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Culvert Street
1203 ft · 59 sec · Culvert Street
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Continue on Lamson Road
1530 ft · 49 sec · Lamson Road
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Turn left onto Pendergast Road
554 ft · 15 sec · Pendergast Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pendergast Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay and West Phoenix.
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.
NY 481 North
Merge slight left
3.26 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Light Rain leaving Clay and Light Rain near West Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay to West Phoenix?
The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Clay and 4.7 miles from West Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Clay and Light Rain near West Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and West Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.59 km).
#1 Clay
Town of the United States
| Population | 54,375 |
| Coordinates | 43.1859000, -76.1724300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Phoenix
Situated within Onondaga County in central New York, this unincorporated community lies along the western bank of the Oswego River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2256200, -76.3046500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Phoenix (-76.30465, 43.22562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.29 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
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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