How far is Clayton Center, NY from Adams, NY?
The driving distance from Clayton Center, NY to Adams, NY is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton Center and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton Center and Adams.
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Start on Ellis Road
24 m · 8 sec · Ellis Road
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Turn left onto County Road 5
2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 5
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Turn left onto State Highway 12
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Amelia Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · Amelia Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 81 South
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 178: Adams, Henderson
2698 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton Center and Adams.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clayton Center and Rain Showers Likely near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton Center to Adams?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Glen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Clayton Center and 21.6 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clayton Center and Rain Showers Likely near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Park
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 Glen Park.
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton Center and Adams. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.56 km).
#1 Clayton Center
Clayton Center is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1917200, -76.0421600 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adams
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 4,847 |
| Coordinates | 43.8092300, -76.0240900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-76.02404, 43.80922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
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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