How far is Clayton Center, NY from Carthage, NY?
The driving distance from Clayton Center, NY to Carthage, NY is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton Center and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton Center and Carthage.
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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
10.1 mi · 15 min · Amelia Street
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Pearl Street Road
3053 ft · 59 sec · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Pearl Street Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pearl Street Road
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Continue on Gray Street
2804 ft · 1 min · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gray Street
2062 ft · 57 sec · Gray Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Route 3
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Continue on West End Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West End Avenue
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Continue on School Street
2250 ft · 41 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto State Street
697 ft · 12 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton Center and Carthage.
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.
Amelia Street
Continue on Amelia Street
10.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clayton Center and Patchy Fog near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton Center to Carthage?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Calcium is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Clayton Center and 22 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clayton Center and Patchy Fog near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Calcium
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 Calcium.
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 Carthage. Straight-line distance: 26.06 mi (41.94 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 Carthage
Village in the United States
| Population | 3,256 |
| Coordinates | 43.9781200, -75.6093600 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-75.609307, 43.978092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
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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