How far is Clayton Center, NY from Waterville, NY?
The driving distance from Clayton Center, NY to Waterville, NY is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton Center and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton Center and Waterville.
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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
1989 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
785 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on County Road 189
4.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 189
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Continue on County Road 93
594 ft · 17 sec · County Road 93
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Turn right onto County Road 92
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 92
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Turn left onto Waterville Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Waterville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton Center and Waterville.
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
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 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton Center to Waterville?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Clayton Center and 25.8 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clayton Center and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
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 Waterville. Straight-line distance: 31.4 mi (50.53 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 Waterville
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 43.7456200, -75.9221400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterville Road (-75.922125, 43.745998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
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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