How far is Clayton, NY from Thousand Island Park, NY?

The driving distance from Clayton, NY to Thousand Island Park, NY is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.68 mi
00h 23m
Flight
4.36 mi
7.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.36 mi
Kilometers
7.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.4 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thousand Island Park
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Fri, Oct 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-10-16T00:37
Arrive Thousand Island Park
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Alexandria Bay
NY

US village in New York State

From Clayton
6.3 mi
00h 11m
To Thousand Island Park
6.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Periods Of Rain

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Thousand Island Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Thousand Island Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Circle

    103 m · 17 sec · Park Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John Street

    1156 ft · 54 sec · John Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    7 mi · 10 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1268 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Island State Parks

    891 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 191

    2727 ft · 1 min · County Road 191

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Westminster Park Road

    66 m · 6 sec · Westminster Park Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Thousand Island Park Road

    2588 ft · 1 min · Thousand Island Park Road

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 100

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 100

  12. 12

    Continue on Coast Avenue East

    837 ft · 37 sec · Coast Avenue East

  13. 13

    Continue on Rainbow Street East

    1411 ft · 1 min · Rainbow Street East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rainbow Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Thousand Island Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
9 mi · 71%
County Road 100
1.75 mi · 14%
County Road 191
0.52 mi · 4%
Thousand Island Park Road
0.49 mi · 4%
Rainbow Street East
0.27 mi · 2%
John Street
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

7.02 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria Bay
00h 11m from Clayton
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Periods Of Rain leaving Clayton and Rain near Thousand Island Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Thousand Island Park?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Alexandria Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Clayton and 6.3 miles from Thousand Island Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Periods Of Rain around Clayton and Rain near Thousand Island Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Thousand Island Park. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.02 km).

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#1 Clayton

Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States

Population4,647
Coordinates44.2394900, -76.0857800
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
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#2 Thousand Island Park

Thousand Island Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.2869900, -76.0277300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton (-76.08578, 44.23949)
End: Thousand Island Park (-76.02773, 44.28699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.69 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
0.9 gal · 3.38 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $5.38 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $6.51 $2.93 $5.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Thousand Island Park. The current time is 00:37:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.