How far is Clayton, NC from Clinton, MD?
The driving distance from Clayton, NC to Clinton, MD is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Clinton.
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Start on North Lombard Street
26 m · 11 sec · North Lombard Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1965 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
58 m · 8 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
3058 ft · 1 min · East Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Front Street
32 m · 3 sec · Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Front Street
1761 ft · 46 sec · Front Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
1272 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NC 42 East
51 m · 3 sec · NC 42 East
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Exit the roundabout onto NC 42 East
103 m · 7 sec · NC 42 East
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Turn straight onto NC-42
12.9 mi · 18 min · NC-42
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Take the ramp left
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
111.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.9 mi · 45 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway (Thru)
9.7 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway (Thru)
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 5 South: Waldorf
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road
952 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Branch Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Branch Avenue
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Turn right onto Piscataway Road
21 m · 7 sec · Piscataway Road
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Clinton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NC-42
Merge slight left
111 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Clayton and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Clinton?
The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Clayton and 135.6 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas
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 Pocahontas.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 231.63 mi (372.77 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 26,458 |
| Coordinates | 35.6507100, -78.4563900 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Clinton is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7651100, -76.8983100 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.898303, 38.765092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $3.96 | $38.82 | $77.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.40 | $86.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.82 | $93.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.12 | $110.23 |
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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